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Tony Visconti. Photo: Howard Pitkow

Interview: Tony Visconti (Part Two)

September 22, 2017 in Features, Interviews

In the second half of this special extended interview feature, the respected US producer and songwriter reveals more fascinating insights… Tags: Damon Albarn, Daphne Guinness, David Bowie, Dr Dre, Holly Macve, Jane's Addiction, Kristeen Young, Marc Bolan, Mick Ronson, Mick Woodmansey, Morrissey, Paul McCartney, Perry Farrell, Pharrell, Phil Lynott, Sky Arts, T Rex, Thin Lizzy, Trent Reznor, Tyrannosaurus Rex

The Rolling Stones

British music still dominating on world stage

September 9, 2017 in News

British music sales overseas at a new high, proving that music fans are still looking towards our shores for talent… Tags: BPI, Brit Awards, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Geoff Taylor, Little Mix, Rag'n'Bone Man, Stormzy

Tony Visconti. Photo: Howard Pitkow

Interview: Tony Visconti (Part One)

September 7, 2017 in Features, Interviews

In this first half of a bumper feature, the legendary American producer reveals some fascinating insights into Bowie and Bolan… Tags: Adam Ant, Biddu, Boomtown Rats, David Bowie, Decca, Denny Cordell, Deram Records, Iggy Pop, Joe Cocker, Kaiser Chiefs, Kristeen Young, Manic Street Preachers, Marc Almond, Marc Bolan, Morrissey, Prefab Sprout, Ralph McTell, Richard Barone, Sparks, Steve Peregrin Took, T Rex, The Incredible String Band, The Moody Blues, The Stranglers, Thin Lizzy, Tony Visconti, Tyrannosaurus Rex

David Bowie

2017 BRIT Awards celebrates late stars

February 22, 2017 in Events, News

Bowie is posthumously awarded two gongs and George Michael is saluted, while Beyoncé, Little Mix and Rag’n’Bone Man also won… Tags: 2017 BRIT Awards, A Tribe Called Quest, Beyoncé, Brit Awards, Brits, Bruno Mars, David Bowie, Drake, Emeli Sande, Kano, Katy Perry, Little Mix, Michael Kiwanuka, One Direction, Rag'n'Bone Man, Robbie Williams, Skepta, The 1975

Paul Epworth Producer Of The Year MPG Awards 2017

Music Producers Guild Awards winners declared

February 17, 2017 in Events, News

It’s a fourth major win for producer and songwriter Paul Epworth, while David Bowie’s producer Tony Visconti wins two categories… Tags: David Bowie, MPG, MPG Awards, Music Producer's Guild, Paul Epworth, Reprazent, Roni Size, Tony Visconti

Adele

Adele says ‘Hello’ to five more Grammys

February 13, 2017 in News

The 59th iteration of ‘Music’s Biggest Night’ is the Londoner’s crowning moment again providing another five awards for the collection… Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, Adele, awards, Beyoncé, Cage The Elephant, Chance The Rapper, David Bowie, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Lori McKenna, Tim McGraw, Twenty One Pilots

Best Of 2016

Best Of 2016

December 31, 2016 in Features

As a brand new year beckons, we look back at the singers, songs and songwriters that made 2016 their own… Tags: Adele, Alicia Keys, Banks, Blossoms, Bob Dylan, Brent Cobb, Christine and The Queens, Clean Cut Kid, David Bowie, Donald Trump, Frances, Greg Kurstin, Highly Suspect, Hooton Tennis Club, Iggy Pop, Izzy Bizu, Jack Garratt, Justin Timberlake, Little Brother Eli, Lori McKenna, Margo Price, Michael Kiwanuka, Miranda Lambert, Nick Cave, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Pinegrove, Radiohead, Shovels & Rope, Spain, Sturgill Simpson, Sunflower Bean, The 1975, The Weeknd, Tuff Love, Two Inch Astronaut, Ward Thomas, White Lung, Zayn

Berlin

Songs In The Key Of… Berlin

November 27, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Soulful songwriting Berliner Cleo T takes us on a musical journey in selecting 10 tracks inspired by the German capital… Tags: Aeham Ahmad, Berlin, Cleo T., David Bowie, Einstürzende Neubauten, Elyas Khan, German, Laurie Anderson, Marlene Dietrich, Rodion, Sea + Air, Thylacine, Verdi

Vaults

Vaults behind this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert

November 12, 2016 in News

It’s only November, but the John Lewis ad campaign has arrived to decorate our spirits, with the help of Vaults… Tags: Cry No More, David Bowie, Fifty Shades Of Grey, Gabrielle Aplin, Lily Allen, One Day I’ll Fly Away, Randy Crawford, Vaults

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop’s back in the recording studio

November 1, 2016 in News

Iconic hellraiser has recorded five new tracks, having hinted in June that his most recent album might be his last… Tags: David Bowie, Graham Norton Show, Iggy Pop, Post Pop Depression, The Idiot, The Stooges

Ian Hunter

Interview: Ian Hunter (Part Two)

October 15, 2016 in Features, Interviews

More on the highs and lows of his post-Mott career, and his relationship with three Micks: Ronson, Ralphs and Jones… Tags: Andy York, Bad Company, Bill Black, Bill Price, Billy Bragg, Bob Clearmountain, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Free, Guy Stevens, Ian Hunter, Island Records, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Mellancamp, Mick Jones, Mick Ralphs, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Nick Nolte, Paul Rodgers, Pete Overend Watts, Power Station, Queen, Rant Band, Rick Steff, Roger Taylor, Scotty Moore, Silence, Spiders Of Mars, Stan Tippins, Steve Holley, The Clash, Tony Visconti, Willard Manus

Ian Hunter

Interview: Ian Hunter (Part One)

October 6, 2016 in Features, Interviews

In this first half of a bumper Q&A feature, the Mott The Hoople frontman and glam rock legend reveals all… Tags: Bad Company, Bill Black, Bill Price, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Free, Guy Stevens, Ian Hunter, Island Records, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mick Ralphs, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Paul Rodgers, Pete Overend Watts, Rant Band, Rick Steff, Scotty Moore, Silence, Spiders Of Mars, Stan Tippins, Tony Visconti, Willard Manus

Skepta

Skepta takes home the 25th Mercury Music Prize

September 15, 2016 in Competitions, News

The grime artist is declared the winner of this year’s award with his fourth album ‘Konnichiwa’, over odds-on favourite Bowie… Tags: Anohni, Bat For Lashes, David Bowie, Jamie Woon, Kano, Laura Mvula, Mercury Music Prize, Mercury Prize, Mercury Prize 2016, Michael C. Hall, Michael Kiwanuka, Radiohead, Savages, Skepta, The 1975, The Comet Is Coming

Morrissey

New Morrissey album is written and awaiting distributor

August 16, 2016 in News

The former frontman of The Smiths has written the follow-up his 2014 album ‘World Peace Is None Of Your Business’… Tags: David Bowie, Morrissey, Strangeways Here We Come, The Smiths, Viva Hate, World Peace Is None of Your Business

Mercury Prize 2016 albums artwork

Mercury Prize shortlist revealed

August 4, 2016 in Competitions, News

Nominations for 2016’s album of the year have been announced and include David Bowie, Radiohead, Michael Kiwanuka and The 1975… Tags: Anohni, Bat For Lashes, David Bowie, Jamie Woon, Kano, Laura Mvula, Lauren Laverne, Mercury Award, Mercury Prize, Michael Kiwanuka, Radiohead, Savages, Shaun Keaveny, Skepta, The 1975, The Comet Is Coming

‘Dolls Of Highland’ by Kyle Craft (Album)

April 13, 2016 in Music Reviews

Another timeless release from Sub Pop, as Portland songwriter Kyle Craft brings uplifting melodies to this weirdly exciting break-up record… Tags: Alex Turner, David Bowie, Dolls Of Highland, folk, Kyle Craft, Sub Pop, Submarine

Brits 2016

BRIT Awards 2016 takes place

February 25, 2016 in Competitions, Events, News

David Bowie honoured, with Coldplay, Björk and James Bay among the winners, but Adele dominates by taking home four awards… Tags: Adele, Annie Lennox, Bjork, BRIT Awards 2016, Brits, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Charlie Andrew, Coldplay, David Bowie, Drake, Gary Oldman, Jack Garratt, James Bay, Jess Glynne, Justin Bieber, Little Mix, Lorde, One Direction, Rihanna, Tame Impala, The BRIT Awards, The Weeknd

David Bowie

David Bowie dies, aged 69

January 11, 2016 in News

News of his death shocks the music world as his struggle with cancer had previously not been made public knowledge… Tags: Brian Eno, David Bowie, Tony Visconti

Interview: Paul Smith

August 10, 2015 in Features, Interviews

Ahead of the release of his latest album, Maximo Park’s singer talks about his new songs and career to date… Tags: Andrew Hodson, Archis Tiku, Brian Ferry, Claire Adams, David Bowie, David Byrne, Dirty Projectors, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Field Music, Maxim Gorky, Maximo Park, Paul Smith, Peter Brewis, The Intimations

Landshapes - Heyoon cover

Heyoon by Landshapes (Album)

May 5, 2015 in Music Reviews

With their second album ‘Heyoon’, London quartet Landshapes have pushed their love of experimentation and genre fusing to the limit… Tags: Bas Jan Ader, Bella Union, David Bowie, Dido, Lulu And The Lampshades