Ben Christo is the lead guitarist with The Sisters Of Mercy, joining the band in 2006. Ben is also a member of Night By Night - a melodic heavy rock band with a contemporary twist. Ben took some time out to speak to M about working with The Sisters Of Mercy, how he began his music career and his own approach to writing songs.
Picture Book are brothers Dario Darnell and Lorne Ashley, born in New York and raised in Manchester. Dario and Lorne's father is the legendary August Darnell, whose musical creations include Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band and Kid Creole and the Coconuts.
M's extensive research on Wikipedia has found that today is officially Blue Monday - the most depressing day of the year.
JANUARY BLUES: The Toy Hearts are a blues-tinged Americana band who's sound is steeped in the soul of the deep south. Drawing on influences from the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi Delta, the father and daughter trio have won plaudits across Europe and the US for their raw live performances and intricate adaptations of the traditional bluegrass sound.
Ash King is a singer and songwriter from London who has become a household name in India, working with some of that country's top music composers.
Consisting of James, Josh, Steph, Paul and Bob Tom, the five-piece band's infectious sound is a catchy, hook-laden joyous affair.
Watch singer and songwriter Sam Beeton perform a brilliant acoustic version of his son Rain Down On You.
Geoff Meall is the the UK managing director of The Agency Group, one of the world's premier booking agencies with a roster of more than 1,000 artists.
At the end of the month, a 12-minute musical battle composed by Liz Liew and Andy Leung will premiere at Trafalgar Square, marking the latest New Music 20x12 launch to celebrate the London Olympics. M spoke to the composers to find out more...
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