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808 State Pt.2

In the second part of M's interview with 808 State's Graham Massey, he describes, amongst other things, taking his electronic productions into the live arena, keeping his 'DIY ethic' and collaborating with Björk.

By Anita Awbi 22 Feb 2012

The BRIT Awards 2012 - spotlight on the nominees

On the eve of the 2012 BRIT Awards, there is much debate among the music industry about who will win what. With Coldplay, Adele, Florence and the Machine and Ed Sheeran among this year's performers, the BRITS 2012 will be a highly anticipated event.

By Anita Awbi 20 Feb 2012

Daytona Lights

Young upstarts Daytona Lights gatecrashed M towers last week to play us a tune and tell us about how they write their infectious British indie-pop.

By Anita Awbi 17 Feb 2012

Flame: a new song for the Olympics

Songwriter Andrew Kisumba has written a song for the Olympic Games that will receive its premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall for the National Orchestra for Youth Proms later this year.

By Anita Awbi 15 Feb 2012
Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

Ever Fallen In Love, Buzzcocks

Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have? On the most romantic day of the year we publish our interview with Pete Shelley, writer of the Buzzcocks hit. He has a photographic memory about the creation of the song — well, the lyrics, at least.

By Anita Awbi 14 Feb 2012

True - the story behind the song

On the most romantic day of the year, read the inside story on the classic eighties song True by its writer Gary Kemp.

By Paul Nichols 14 Feb 2012

Young Astronaut Part Two

Young Astronaut were originated by two brothers, Chris and Pete Boakes who developed a suite of songs from their many acoustic guitar sessions together.

By Anita Awbi 13 Feb 2012

Review – Rubbing Shoulders – David Martin

Songwriter and singer David Martin's songs have been long list of stars which includes Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, Dusty Springfield and David Essex. Martin's classic Can’t Smile Without You has been recorded by Barry Manilow, The Carpenters and Boyzone, notching up sales of more than 15 million.

By Anita Awbi 11 Feb 2012

Young Astronaut Part One

Young Astronaut are brothers Chris and Pete Boakes, who developed their distinctive acoustic-led sound over years of jamming together at their home near the New Forest, drummer Niko Battistini and bass player Paul Meeson.

By Anita Awbi 9 Feb 2012
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