Forthcoming EP to celebrate the legacy of George Michael’s iconic hit single Featuring previously unreleased live version Released 18th October Pre-order here TUESDAY 23RD JULY. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of George Michael’s much-loved iconic masterpiece ‘Careless Whisper’, George Michael Entertainment, GME, and Sony Music will be releasing the ‘Careless Whisper EP’ on 18th October. Available on both digital and physical formats, the ‘Careless Whisper EP’ will feature a previously unreleased live recording of the timeless hit performed at the illustrious Madison Square ..read more

This Summer, Sony Music Group (SMG) is welcoming the fourth cohort of the SMG Impact Fellows Program. In 2021, the program launched as a partnership with the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP); fellows from subsequent cohorts have also come to SMG from American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL), Lime Connect, Out for Undergrad (O4U), and Scholarships Plus. These partners allow us to bolster our efforts to recruit, develop, and retain diverse entry-level talent.    This year’s cohort is comprised of five fellows working primarily at The Orchard on various ..read more

The Sample Music Festival—which took place from July 10-14 in Berlin—is an annual meeting point for international creatives who want to experience and shape contemporary digital performance art and urban music culture. Over the weekend, non-profit organization Turning Tables held a youth edition of the event, offering various workshops to over 80 children, teenagers, and young adults, including one hosted by Sony Music Germany. From left: Alexander Foell, Product Manager Four Music, Sony Music Germany; Nina Froeschl, Manager of Paid Media & Marketing Strategy, Sony Music Ge ..read more

Podster to translate “This is History” in Five Territories and Five Languages Around the World July 16, 2024 – Sony Music’s Global Podcast Division today announced that it will join forces with Podster to bring the renowned history podcast ‘This is History: A Dynasty to Die For’ into new territories and five new languages, including Danish, Swedish, Finnish and more. The adaptation will help the show reach new audiences across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and the Netherlands.  This is History: A Dynasty to Die For is hosted by award-winning historian and author Dan Jone ..read more

With responsibility for managing Sony Music UK’s overall wellbeing provision, Elton Jackson has been at the forefront of a shift in the company’s approach to caring for its artists and staff since he took on the newly created role of Director of Artist and Employee Wellbeing in 2021. In a recent interview with Music Week, Elton – a trained psychodynamic psychotherapist and former Samaritan – explored the positive impact of both the culture and mental health initiatives implemented at Sony Music UK. In his role, he provides holistic and comprehensive in-house support for artists in all aspects ..read more

Deluxe Box Set Features 417 Previously Unreleased Performances, Newly-Mixed Recordings And Liner Notes by Elizabeth Nelson 3-LP Highlights Box Set To Be Released By Third Man Records, Featuring Songs From The 1974 Run Not Included on Original Before The Flood Live Album  Never-Released Version Of “Forever Young,” Live in Seattle, Feb 9, 1974 (Afternoon Show) On DSPs Today Link Here Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release The 1974 Live Recordingson Friday, September 20, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s return to ..read more

All three “In Collaboration” episodes are available now. In recognition of Black Music Month, The Orchard launched “In Collaboration,” a three-part episodic video series that explores the influence of Black artists in defining culture. The project highlights three unique partnerships between music and visual artists, offering a deep dive into their creative processes to produce art in their respective mediums.  A live premiere event recently took place on June 27, hosted at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, to close out Black Music Month. The Orchard-distributed artists—and featured “In ..read more

A medieval tale dripping with forbidden love, loose-cannon barons and murderous revenge returns July 9th July 2, 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment’s hit podcast This is History, hosted by best-selling author, presenter and historian Dan Jones, returns for its fifth and most brutal season yet.  It’s 1306 and, no matter how many wars waged against him, King of Scotland Robert the Bruce’s invincibility is proving to be a thorn in the Plantagenet dynasty’s side. Desperate to gain control of the Highlands, 68 year old Edward I marches north to put the Scots in their ..read more

Exclusive Interviews Dissect The Horror Behind the Celebrity-Backed Diet Created by Fraudulent Dr. Robert Young Listeners Can Subscribe to The Binge For The Full Season Now New York, NY – July 1, 2024 – Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media today announced the all-new season of the highly acclaimed investigative podcast series, Chameleon: Doctor Miracle. The eighth season of Chameleon examines the Alkaline Diet and its pioneer, Dr. Robert Young. Starting in the early 2000s, the Alkaline Diet became a widely popular diet in America — even receiving suppo ..read more

On May 2, Sony Music Group announced the launch of Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote in the European Union, our non-partisan voter campaign encouraging participation in the EU elections between June 6-9. The campaign included a collection of videos, across multiple platforms in multiple languages, featuring a call to action to vote from Sony Music Group’s roster of artists and songwriters.  Europe, it’s time to use #YourVoiceYourPowerYourVote! Check out @Youth_Forum to stay up to date on the latest EU election news, and visit our website to find additional voter resources: https://t.co ..read more