This new Liverpudlian five-piece are in thrall to the Laurel Canyon and the sixties folk-rock revival, creating a warm authentic sound that turns back the clock on 21st century indie. We spend some time with songwriter Alfie Skelly to discover how Liam Gallagher first persuaded him to learn guitar and hear how a teenage love of David Lynch has informed his music.

Ben Watt is best known as one half of Everything But The Girl, DJ and head of electronica label Buzzin’ Fly. As he scales back the label, M quizzed him on his musical past, present and what his future might hold…

We’ve rounded up 20 of our favourite tracks of 2020 for you to enjoy. ‘Tis the season, afterall!

'For me, figuring out what I want to say needs to come before I decide how I’m going to say it': award-winning media composer David Housden on his knack for creating epic videogame scores...

Mercury Prize judge and deputy editor of Jazzwise Mike Flynn lets us behind the scenes of the award to find out how the winner is crowned...

Congratulations to the British 2011 Grammy awards nominees, announced last night. Brits include Adele, Mumford & Sons, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, Radiohead, Jeff Beck, Susan Boyle, Corinne Bailey Rae, Marsha Ambrosius and producer Paul Epworth.

'I don’t know what came over me! It was supposed to be cold and arty': Shape Records head honch Mark Daman Thomas (aka Farm Hand) on goofing around for his ace new LP and vid...

London Afrobeat Collective describe themselves as a ‘dirty dozen of battle-hardened musicians from all corners of the globe’, who’ve played everywhere from Gdansk to Zanzibar, from Lagos to Los Angeles. They formed in the capital in 2008, recorded an album and have built up a dedicated live following, keen to experience their latest afrobeat sounds.

Scouse psych-pop quartet She Drew The Gun have just hit UK soil after their first ever jaunt to Texas. We get the skinny on their trip…

Ivor Novello award nominee Prince Sampson has worked with Alexander O’Neil, Eternal, S Club 7 and Joss Stone, he also co-wrote some of Des’ree’s biggest hits.

Drummer Maxie Gedge chats musical inspirations, Norwich's LGBTQ scene and why Norfolk is 'a very strange and creative place'...

'If you’re stepping into an industry you’re unfamiliar with, you owe it to yourself to know your worth': rising South London MC Yizzy on making waves in music...

‘The single hardest thing for any pop musician is to stay relevant to contemporary society' says Neil Hannon.

As festive tunes make their traditional appearances on adverts, in shops and in the charts, Mark Sutherland looks at the growing importance of having a Christmas song in your catalogue.

Ivor Novello Special International Award winner, Neil Sedaka speaks to Paul Sexton about anglophilia, Elton John and growing up a mother’s boy

Charlie Dore is among Britain’s most respected songwriters, whose work has been covered by everyone from George Harrison to Tina Turner. We spend some time with her to learn about her songwriting experiences.

Andy McCrorie-Shand, the Teletubbies theme tune creator, shares his tips and tricks for excelling in the psychedelic world of kids' TV music...

Following the news of the Fellowship, M caught up with Julian Joseph to discuss his achievements, his relationship with Chineke!, nurturing musical talent and the future of UK Music.

As the fragility of the industry becomes more apparent than ever, we spoke to Della Rush of The Music Mission, fighting to shutdown music piracy websites.

Today (10 October) is National Album Day 2020. Launched by the BPI, this National Album Day, will see music fans and industry alike celebrating albums that take you to another place.

'With music and performing there's no hiding how you feel': tipped anti-diva Laura Doggett on her upcoming TGE show...

Confused about recording contracts? Not sure how to negotiate your rights? Let music lawyer Lance Phillips give you his top tips for talking your way into a better arrangement.

Meet the most exciting PRS for Music members to join during the last quarter, with pop writer Martin Sjølie, grime force C Cane, the weird and wonky Superorganism and post-punkers Dead Naked Hippies...

‘I definitely have a penchant for guttural rumblings’ - we find electronic producer Blanck Mass’s bark is as raw as his bite…

From Eyeball Paul to 'Big Girl', the cult classic was filled with memorable music moments.