Universal launches another Mercury Records, this time as part of Republic
Universal has launched a new Mercury Records imprint within Republic Records in the US, led by A&Rs Tyler Arnold and Ben Adelson.…
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Universal merges Virgin and Mercury, confirms Capitol UK launch
Universal has announced that it is to merge the British side of its newly acquired (from EMI) Virgin Records label…
New David Holmes upcoming
David Holmes will release his fourth album 'The Holy Pictures' on 8 September via Universal's Mercury Records, following a single on 25 August.…
Polydor marketer takes GM role at Mercury
Universal's Mercury Records has appointed Joe Munns, formerly Director of Marketing at sister label Polydor, as General Manager.…
Music Week Award nominations in full
The full list of nominations for the Music Week Awards is published across promotion, radio, venue, marketing, retail and sync categories.…
Clyde Otis dies
Clyde Otis, prolific songwriter and producer and the first African American A&R executive at a major label, has died aged 83.…
U2 switch Universal labels
U2 have left Island Records after over 25 years to sign with sister label Mercury Records, which will release their upcoming greatest hits and charity records.…
The Modern become Matinee Club
Three remaining members of The Modern have formed Matinee Club after leaving Mercury Records, with a single due next month on Planet Clique Records.…
Early Dylan champion dies
Former Rolling Stone reviews editor Paul Nelson, an early critic of Bob Dylan, has been found dead in his New York apartment.…
Mercury Records co-founder Irving Green dies aged 90
Mercury Records co-founder Irving Green has died aged 90 from natural causes, having helped break barriers by promoting artists including Louis Armstrong and Sarah Vaughan.…
Shirley Horn dies
Grammy-winning jazz singer Shirley Horn has died aged 71 at a Maryland nursing home, having influenced younger artists such as Norah Jones.…
Band Aid selling well
Band Aid 20's new single is selling fast on its first day of release, with around half a million copies expected this week and a top chart spot likely.…