BRIT Awards 2016 takes place
The BRIT Awards 2016 was broadcast on ITV on 24 February, hosted by Ant and Dec David Bowie honoured, with Coldplay, Björk and James Bay among the winners, but Adele dominates by taking home four...
View Article2016 Ivor Novello Awards nominees announced
Jamie Lawson is one of many songwriters nominated this year. Image by Pip Ed Sheeran, Roots Manuva, Years & Years and Jamie Lawson among those with a chance of winning an Ivor Novello It’s the...
View ArticleThe 2016 Ivor Novello Awards takes place
Adele is named Songwriter Of The Year for the second time. Pic: Christopher Macsurak/Creative Commons Adele is once again named Songwriter Of The Year, with Damon Albarn, Jamie Lawson and Villagers...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE! ‘Golden’ by Tilia
Tilia is a superb folk songwriter Tonight’s exclusive is from a superb songwriter from Switzerland, whose melodies will find favour among fans of folk and pop Ahead of the release of her sophomore LP,...
View ArticleWant to host a gig in your living room?
Sofar Sounds want you to host a gig in your living room Sofar Sounds want music fans to host and attend gigs in unusual places like living rooms, offices and roof tops In the early 2000s’ Pete Doherty...
View ArticleEpiphone presents James Bay “1966” Century
James Bay: seldom seen on stage without his vintage 1966 Epiphone Century The young singer-songwriter and guitarist has his own limited edition signature archtop Outfit built by the Nashville team of...
View ArticleInterview: Iain Archer
Iain Archer: “I’m very happy going into a room with four or five individuals that I don’t know and start playing.” Meet the Northern Irish songwriter-producer, Snow Patrol guitarist and award-winning...
View ArticleOn The Stereo
George Taylor: with music this evocative we won’t just follow him down, we’ll be leading the charge This week features Castelle, George Taylor, The Nectars, Run Maggie Run, Blow, Holly Rees, Dana...
View ArticleDiary Of A Songwriter: Gretta Ray
Gretta Ray: “I almost have to create work for myself, outlining time to write and get inspired, which I find awfully strange” The young, rising talent from Australia shares a personal account of her...
View ArticleOn The Stereo #32
Appreciating the audio of Spectator, Florida Georgia Line, Cassadee Pope, Jack And Tim, Yip Man Of Scotland and Simon Lunche…
View Article15 for 2015: new songwriting talent
We grab our crystal ball and list the artists that we expect to be here, there and somewhere in 2015…
View ArticleA Brit of all right
This year’s Brit Awards throws up another slew of winners. But which artists will be standing on the podium tonight?…
View ArticleJames Bay secures first festival headline spot
Brit Award winning songwriter James Bay is to be the headline act at a festival for the very first time…
View ArticleJames Bay announces more UK tour dates
The BRITS Critics’ Choice winner (and current No 1 album artist) will play 12 UK and Irish dates in September…
View ArticleFifty Shades Of Blue by Blair Dunlop (Single)
A mature ballad full of observational storytelling which suggests that talented songwriting Blair Dunlop could soon be a household name…
View ArticlePaul Simon scores first UK No 1 album for 25 years
Paul Simon receives high recognition for his greatest hits compilation, with the LP hitting No 1 in the UK charts…
View ArticleJosh Groban tops the UK album chart
Josh Groban has claimed his first UK No 1 album, pushing last week’s chart topper Paul Simon into second place…
View ArticleBRITs Critics’ Choice shortlist revealed
Three artists nominated for the honour could follow in the footsteps of Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith and someone called Adele…
View ArticleBest Of 2015
As a brand new year beckons, we look back at the singers, songs and songwriters that made 2015 their own…
View ArticleBRITS nominations announced
The shortlists have been announced today for the 2016 BRIT Awards, which take place at the 02 Arena in London…
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