Features

Bravo Brasil!

Brazil and the UK don’t have too many things in common, sitting as they do on opposite sides of the equator; one a huge landmass in the tropics, the other a small temperate island in the North Sea. But one thing they share is an incredible ability to create music so vital that it has spread its influence across the globe.

By Paul Nichols 19 Dec 2011
Jona Lewie

I Wrote That: Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

The veteran singer-songwriter tells M the origin story behind his enduring — albeit unintentional — festive hit.

By Anita Awbi 19 Dec 2011

Howard Blake tells The Snowman story

It’s that time of the year again, mistletoe in the office, boozy Christmas parties, piped seasonal tunes in the shops and the humming of Walking In the Air from The Snowman, writes Stuart Higgins.

By Anita Awbi 16 Dec 2011

David Arnold on the 2012 Olympics

M caught up with David Arnold, renowned songwriter, film composer and producer, to find out more about his role as music director for the 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony and hear about what's in store for the big event next summer.

By Anita Awbi 15 Dec 2011

Dave Lee

M caught up with disco house pioneer, DJ and Z Records head honcho Dave Lee, who under his many guises (Joey Negro, Jakatta, Raven Maize and Doug Willia are a few) has constantly hit the top of dance and pop charts alike.

By Anita Awbi 15 Dec 2011

Al Kent

Glaswegian Ewan Kelly makes music under the moniker of Al Kent. Interested in soul and disco for a young age, he found himself beginning to make music using samples from his record collection.

By Anita Awbi 14 Dec 2011

Party Week: M meets Deodato

Will Page touches base with Eumir Deodato to reflect on his career as a composer and arranger, and finds out why he is credited with inventing house music.

By Anita Awbi 13 Dec 2011

Party Week: M meets CSS

This week M's going all festive, with a series of interviews and features that capture the party vibe at home and abroad. First up, we speak to Brazilian party-starters CSS.

By Anita Awbi 12 Dec 2011

Merry Christmas Everyone

It's the time of year where the nation begins to count down the days to Christmas, To get us in the mood, only a Christmas song will do. Bob Heatlie, writer of the Shakin' Stevens hit Merry Christmas Everyone recalls how he put together an enduring classic.

By Anita Awbi 12 Dec 2011
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