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Neil Diamond To Release ‘Wild At Heart’ Completing Rick Rubin Trilogy

Neil Diamond will release Wild At Heart on May 8, 2026, a collection of previously unreleased songs completing his acclaimed trilogy with producer Rick Rubin.

Tagged as: 12 Songs, 2026 releases, classic rock, EMI, Home Before Dark, Neil Diamond, new music, Rick Rubin, Singer-Songwriters, Wild At Heart

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The Beatles’ Lost Epic The Unreleased Story of Carnival of Light Once Again Fails To Surface on Anthology

by Noise11.com

There is one Beatles song that has taken on mythical status among fans, collectors and music historians. It has never been released, never leaked, and exists only in the archives of Abbey Road Studios. It is called Carnival of Light.

Tagged as: 60s, Anthology, Apple Records, Carnival of Light, EMI, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Deadmau5 and Astralwerks Form Mau5Trap Partnership

by Paul Cashmere

Deadmau5 has launched a partnership with EMI’s Astralwerks. Under the deal the new label Mau5trap has been created and the Deadmau5 catalogue will now go through Astralwerks.

Tagged as: Astrawerks, Deadmau, EMI, Mau5trap

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New Releases For W/C September 6, 2013

by Gavin Ryan

New Releases for week commencing Friday 30th August, 2013 (unless otherwise noted below).

Tagged as: Australia, Australian-charts.com, EMI, Gavin Ryan, new releases, Sony, UMA, Universal, Warner

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Luke Yeoward, King Cannons - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

King Cannons Split

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand band King Cannons have split after 6 years citing musical differences at the reason for the break-up.

Tagged as: Dan McKay, EMI, Jonno Smith, King Cannons, Lanae Eruera, Luke Yeoward, Mikey Ting, Rob Ting

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Michael Franti Wants You To Make His Video

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Franti has invited fans to create a video for his new song ‘I’m Alive’ (Life Sounds Like).

Tagged as: Capitol, EMI, I'm Alive, Michael Franti

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The Beatles Please Please Me Turns 50 VIDEO

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles debuted album ‘Please Please Me’ is 50-years old this week. Producer George Martin said the album was made in one day.

Tagged as: 1963, 50th Anniversary, 60s, Apple, classic rock, EMI, George Martin, Please Please Me, rock, The Beatles, UK

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John O’Donnell Named Managing Director Of EMI Australia

by Paul Cashmere

John O’Donnell has returned to EMI to head the new operation of the company within Universal Music.

Tagged as: EMI, George Ash, John O'Donnell, Universal

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Warner Music Buys Parlophone For $744 Million

by Paul Cashmere

Parlophone Records, the only record label smart enough to sign The Beatles, has been sold to Warner Music for £487 million ($AUD744 million).

Tagged as: EMI, Kate Bush, Parlophone, Pink Floyd, Universal

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Universal To Appoint New EMI Head For Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Universal Music has confirmed that the take-over of EMI Records in Australia is now complete and that that Marketing, Promotions and A&R will continue to run separately but under Universal management.

Tagged as: Australia, EMI, George Ash, Universal

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Universal Absorbs EMI And Then There Were Three

by Paul Cashmere

There are now three major music labels in Australia following the absorption of EMI into Universal Music this week.

Tagged as: EMI, Sony, Universal, Warner

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HMV Officially Goes Into Administration

by Paul Cashmere

The HMV retail chain in the UK has officially placed into administration as of opening trade today in London.

Tagged as: administrators, EMI, HMV, London Stock Exchange

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HMV To Close UK Stores

by Paul Cashmere

UK retail institution HMV will close its doors. Administrators have been called in to shut 240 stores effecting 4000 employees.

Tagged as: administrators, EMI, HMV, London Stock Exchange

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Universal Music Was Biggest Label Of 2012

by Paul Cashmere

Universal Music dominated music sales in 2012 with 32.41% of all music sold in 2012 coming from the company.

Tagged as: EMI, Sony, Universal, Warner

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Future Entertainment To Release First Album

by Paul Cashmere

The people behind the Future Music Festival are about to release their first album.

Tagged as: Coldplay, EMI, Future Entertainment, Future Music Festival, Sound of Summer

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EMI Set To Release Correct 50th Anniversary Beatles Vinyl Single

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It didn’t make its original release date of October 5 but EMI will finally put out their 50th anniversary vinyl single of the Beatles’ Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You.

Tagged as: Andy White, Beatles, EMI, Ringo Starr

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EMI Pulls 50th Anniversary Beatles’ Debut Single

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Friday, the U.K. was to get a special 50th anniversary vinyl single of the Beatles first release, Love Me Do, released fifty years to the day after its initial issue.

Tagged as: Andy White, Beatles, EMI, George Martin, Ringo

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Historic EMI To Universal Sale Approved In USA And Europe

by Paul Cashmere

The sale of EMI Records to Universal Music has been approved in the USA and Europe.

Tagged as: EMI, Michael Jackson, Sony, The Beatles, Universal Music

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AIR Speaks Out About Universal EMI Merger Approval By ACCC

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association has spoken out about the dangers of the Universal Music and EMI merger and ramifications to the music industry in Australia and globally.

Tagged as: ACCC, Air, Charles Caldas, David Vodicka, EMI, Merlin, Nick O'Byrne, Universal

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EMI And Future Entertainment Team Up As Future Music

by Andrew Tijs

EMI have paired with Future Entertainment to release music and support dance artists as Future Music.

Tagged as: club, dance, electro, EMI, Future Entertainment, Future Music, label

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EMI Publishing Sold For $2.2B To Sony

by Paul Cashmere

Sony has paid $2.2 billion for a 50% share of EMI Publishing.

Tagged as: EMI, Michael Jackson, Sony, The Beatles, Universal Music

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EMI buys one brick of the Annandale Hotel

EMI Buys Another Brick In The Wall At The Annandale

by Paul Cashmere

EMI Records in Australia is doing its part to save the Annandale Hotel in Sydney. The company has bought a brick in the Annandale wall.

Tagged as: EMI, EMI Buys Another Brick In The Wall At The Annandale, The Annandale Hotel

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Wanna Work For EMI?

by Tim Cashmere

EMI Records Australia and New Zealand are looking for a national publicity manager to join their team.

Tagged as: EMI, Employment, job, Jobs, music industry, Records

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Universal Music Was The Biggest Music Label Of 2011

by Paul Cashmere

Universal Music maintained its position as the biggest music label of 2011 but it was close.

Tagged as: EMI, Nielsen SoundScan, Sony, Universal, Warner

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Wagons Hosts EMI Christmas Viral Ad

by Tim Cashmere

EMI have created a Christmas ad showing off their Australian roster, hosted by Wagons and starring Ricki-Lee, 360, Oh Mercy and Papa vs. Pretty, who have their first taste of egg-nog.

Tagged as: EMI, Oh Mercy, Papa VS Pretty, Ricki-Lee, Wagons

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Abbey Road Studios Turns 80

by Paul Cashmere

The iconic Abbey Road studios in London turned 80 this weekend.

Tagged as: Abbey Road, EMI, The Beatles

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Universal Music Buys EMI, Sony Gets EMI Publishing

by Paul Cashmere

Universal Music Group (UMG) has signed an agreement to buy EMI’s recorded music division for £1.2 billion. ($AUD1.8 billion, $US1.9 billion).

Tagged as: EMI, publishing, Sony, Universal, Warner

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DJ Minx Wins She Can DJ And Signs To EMI

by Andrew Tijs

DJ Minx has been named She Can DJ 2011 and has picked up a global deal with EMI Records to go along with the title.

Tagged as: Australia, dance, DJ Minx, EMI, Mark Poston, She Can Dance

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Interstellar Groove Festival 2026 Set To Elevate Australia’s Boutique Music Scene

Interstellar Groove Festival returns in 2026 with an expansive lineup, immersive experiences, and a focus on community connection, spanning October 30 to November 2 in Victoria, Australia by Paul Cashmere

March 26, 2026

Robbie Williams at A Day On The Green Geelong 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Robbie Williams Announces Special Guests For Britpop Tour Australia And New Zealand 2026

Robbie Williams will return to Australia and New Zealand this November with his Britpop Tour, revealing a multi-artist line-up led by G Flip, Drax Project and Lottery Winners

March 26, 2026

Robbie Williams Announces BRITPOP World Tour For Australia And New Zealand

Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this November, delivering a series of landmark shows across cities old and new.

March 17, 2026

Laufey Releases Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town Holiday Single

Laufey Announces A Matter Of Time Tour For Australia And New Zealand

Dual Grammy Award winner Laufey returns to Australia and New Zealand this July and August with her biggest shows yet, bringing the A Matter Of Time Tour to arena stages nationwide.

March 4, 2026

IVE Announce World Tour For Australia And New Zealand

IVE Confirm Their Global Phenomenon Status With Sydney, Melbourne And Auckland Dates

February 16, 2026

Descendents Run Down Under Celebrating 30 Years of Everything Sucks

The So Cal punk icons Descendents return to Australia and New Zealand this June, revisiting a career-defining album and bringing decades of melodic hardcore to local stages

February 3, 2026