Features

The Dualers Part Two

The Dualers are a dynamic nine-strong ska and reggae band led by Tyber Cranstoun. The band are known for their exhuberant live performances, The Dualers are headlining at the London International Ska Festival on Saturday 5 May.

By Anita Awbi 1 May 2012

Sean Flowerdew

Sean Flowerdew is the organiser of The London International Ska Festival which takes place between 3-6 May. As well as putting on the event, Sean also leads the ska and rock steady band Phoenix City All-stars who draw inspiration from the likes of Studio One and The Skatalites. Sean has also launched new record label Phoenix City Rec.Co.

By Anita Awbi 1 May 2012

The Toy Hearts

The Toy Hearts follow a unique tradition that runs through many bluegrass bands; watch them in action.

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2012

Neol Davies Aka The Selecter

After learning his craft in local rehearsal spaces and playing in a number of bands, Neol recorded the instrumental ska classic The Selecter which was the first release with Gangsters by The Specials on 2Tone records, the label he co-founded.

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2012

Shields

Shields are a talented electro pop/rock band from Newcastle that have a very clear idea of the music they want to make.

By Anita Awbi 24 Apr 2012

Lightships

Lightships is the new project by Teenage Fanclub's Gerard Love. For Lightships, Love pulled together some of the Glasgow music scene's finest. Read M's exclusive interview with him.

By Anita Awbi 23 Apr 2012

Michele Stodart Pt.2

In part two of M's interview with Michele Stodart, the Magic Numbers bassist talks about her influences, guitar-playing technique and recording her forthcoming solo album The Wide-Eyed Crossing.

By Anita Awbi 20 Apr 2012

Ralph Tee From Expansion Records

Label boss Ralph Tee talks to M about what Record Store Day means to him, and we hear the story of two limited releases he’s prepared to mark the day, 21 April 2012.

By Anita Awbi 19 Apr 2012

Record Store Day: Meet Spencer Hickman

As the fifth annual Record Store Day looms, we speak to its UK organiser and self-confessed vinyl junkie Spencer Hickman

By Anita Awbi 19 Apr 2012
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