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Beverley Knight talks songwriting

UK soul singer Beverley Knight knows a thing or two about writing songs, having been in the music business for over 16 year.s Here she provides a few tips to help out budding songwriters.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Hot Wired Guitar

In his new book, Martin Power explores the fascinating life of five time Grammy winner Jeff Beck and includes exclusive new interviews with some of his closest collaborators.

By Paul Nichols 12 Apr 2012

808 State Pt.1

A founder of the band with Martin Price and Gerald Simpson (A Guy Called Gerald) in 1987. 808 State had a big chart hit with Pacific State at the height of the rave era but the band's influence in alternative electronica goes deeper than that.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Mary Leay interview and performance

Singer-songwriter Mary Leay delivers her haunting compositions with a crystal-perfect voice. Watch part one of Mary’s interview and her acoustic performance of ‘For The Last Time’.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Michele Stodart

Michele Stodart was The Magic Numbers' bass player, but now picks up her lead guitar for a forthcoming solo project.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Podcast: The Sound Of 2012

The latest instalment of the PRS for Music Podcast is presented by BBC 6 Music DJ and tastemaker Tom Robinson. It focuses on four of the bands included in our industry tips for 2012. Download it here.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Richard Stilgoe

PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Renowned lyricist, musician and comedy songwriter Richard Stilgoe has been in the business for more than 40 years. He first captivated the nation on TV shows including Today, Nationwide and That’s Life, combining humour and melody with great dexterity.

By Anita Awbi 4 Apr 2012

Richard Digance

PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Richard Digance has been writing comedy songs for more than 40 years. He was inspired to turn his hand to it when studying at university in Glasgow in the late 60s. The college folk club used to showcase the best upcoming talent, including Billy Connelly – encouraging Richard to give it a go.

By Anita Awbi 3 Apr 2012

Labrinth

Watch our exclusive video interview with the talented singer/songwriter/producer, Labrinth. The man behind Tinie Tempah's massive summer hits is beginning a career as an artist in his own right, having had a UK number 3 hit with his debut single, Let The Sunshine.

By Anita Awbi 2 Apr 2012
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