In the latest edition of M magazine, we highlighted a number of extra features that we've put together to accompany the articles in the magazine. Find them all here.
Nordik Beat extras:
Nordik Beat extras:
Norwegian Joakim Haugland runs two small but perfectly formed record labels in the quaint and quiet capital, Oslo. But his Smalltown Supersound and Smalltown SuperJazzz labels are anything but traditional or restrained, boasting an enviable roster of Nordic disco, electronica, lo-fi and freeform jazz musicians. Read the full interview.
Danish producer and hit songwriter Jonas Jeberg is best known for his work with Pussycat Dolls, Jordin Sparks, Pixie Lott and JLS. He’s also co-written with some of the best names in the business, including Cutfather and Black Eyed Peas producer Jean-Bapiste. We caught up with him to find out more about his quest to change radio forever…
Anna Hildur has worked in the Nordic music industry for two decades, and as the new programme director of music initiative NOMEX, she covers all five Nordic countries. Here, she explains how the region’s unique geography and culture have helped incubate one of the world’s most innovative music markets.
Swedish singer-songwriter Nina Woodford is best known for co-writing James Morrison’s hit Broken Strings, but she has also penned songs for the likes of Tom Jones, Leona Lewis and Jay Sean. We find out where her passion for pop comes from and the inspirations she draws on when she’s in the studio.
If you were intrigued by urban folk singer Mary Leay's iPod selection in the latest M magazine, why not watch to her amazing acoustic performances and interview here.
Musical polymath Barry Blue told the story of working with classic girl-group Bananarama in the latest issue of M. Watch our interview with the songwriter, producer, musician and publisher here to find out more about his amazing career.
Playing it for laughs: Graham Fellows
Graham is best known for his cranky alter ego John Shuttleworth, a Yamaha keyboard-wielding balladeer from south Yorkshire. Here, he talks about his punk pastiche Jilted John, snogging Debbie Harry and forgetting his lines on Top of the Pops.
Mitch is the musical lynchpin of BBC Radio 4's The Now Show, and the king of the pastiche pop song, having taken off everyone from Elton John to Coldplay. He talks to M about the ongoing perception of comedy songwriting as a bit naff and questions British audiences’ aversion to our home grown talent.
Psychedelic singer-songwriter and musician Cate grew up on her parents’ farm in Penboyr, west Wales. She has worked with Super Furry Animals front man Gruff Rhys, psych band Racehorses and US hip hop artist Boom Bip. Read the full interview
