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Ghostpoet

Musical maverick Ghostpoet talks inspiration, the music industry and where he's taking his sound next...

By Jim Ottewill 11 Dec 2013

Edward Gregson

Classical composer Edward Gregson has devoted much of his life to music – whether that be composing, teaching or working with industry bodies on behalf of fellow musicians. M quizzed him about his career and recent BUMA international brass award…

By Jim Ottewill 11 Dec 2013

Blue Rose Code Part 2

Blue Rose Code, aka Edinburgh born Ross Wilson, has had a big year. His debut album North Ten paved the way back in February, receiving instant cult status via rave reviews from folk behemoths 'Whispering' Bob Harris and Folk Radio. A little while back we invited him to come play a couple of unplugged songs for us. Here you can see the second instalment from that intimate session - a live version of One Day at a Time.

By Anita Awbi 11 Dec 2013

Mike Weatherley MP

We catch up with Mike Weatherley MP - David Cameron's new intellectual property advisor - to hear him spill the beans on his metal obsession and explain why he's started managing heavy rock band Collibus...

By Anita Awbi 10 Dec 2013

Benjamin Wallfisch

From classical orchestras to the art house films of Lars Von Triers, composer Benjamin Wallfisch has scored music for them all. M quizzed him on how he broke into Hollywood and the concert hall…

By Jim Ottewill 6 Dec 2013

Scots Trad Music Awards

Welcome to this week’s traditional Scottish playlist in honour of the weekend’s Scottish Trade Music awards. Simon Thoumire from the awards has kindly compiled this playlist for the event, which is now in its 11th year. It aims to celebrate the country’s wealth of home grown musical talent while the likes of Kathleen MacInns, Blazin’ Fiddles and The Shee are all set to give performances on the night. Look out for the results from the evening on M…

By Jim Ottewill 6 Dec 2013

Fimber Bravo

Our M50 magazine party at London’s Social saw some great performances from some of our favourite new acts. Alongside Anna Meredith and Mo Kolours, steel pan maestro Fimber Bravo gave one of the sets of the night with his percussion heavy skills coming to the fore. Fimber has enjoyed a great year after collaborating with the likes of Hot Chip and Zongamin on his recent LP Con-Fusion. Check out his performance of live favourite Grey Clouds from the night…

By Jim Ottewill 5 Dec 2013

Kids In Glass Houses

We quiz Welsh rockers Kids in Glass Houses on songwriting, playing live and supporting Bon Jovi…

By Jim Ottewill 2 Dec 2013

Faber Music & Citizens!

For our latest Sync Review we talk to Faber Music’s Andrew Allday to get the lowdown on the Citizens! track that advertisers can’t seem to get enough of.

By Anita Awbi 2 Dec 2013
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