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Interview: Chas Hodges

May 10, 2018 in Features, Interviews

With a new Chas & Dave album out now, it’s time we caught up with one of the rockney gods… Tags: Albert Lee, Chas & Dave, Chas Hodges, Dave Peacock, Hugh Laurie, Joe Henry, Joe Meek, John Sullivan, Jools Holland, Mick Underwood, Mike Berry, Mike Berry & The Outlaws, Only Fools And Horses, Paul McCartney, Ritchie Blackmore, rockney, The Beatles

New website honours legacy of Irving Berlin

January 24, 2018 in News

First dedicated digital resource for the acclaimed composer and lyricist celebrates his life and work in his 130th anniversary year… Tags: Billie Martin, Bob Dylan, Gregory Porter, Gwen Stefani, Herb Alpert, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Lady Gaga, Leonard Cohen, Lily Frost, Michael Bublé, Paul McCartney, Rufus Wainwright, Sarah McLachlan

Stars join fight against venue closures

January 13, 2018 in News

Sir Paul McCartney and Frank Turner are supporting a new bill that aims to save live music venues from closing… Tags: Frank Turner, Paul McCartney, Thekla

UK & US Songwriting Charts (17 Nov-2 Dec 2017)

November 29, 2017 in News

This week Sheeran’s on top again, LANco’s Brandon Lancaster returns with his ‘Greatest Love Story’ and even Lennon-McCartney get back… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Brandon Lancaster, Charlie Puth, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Jacob Kasher, John Lennon, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Louis Bell, Marc Kinchen, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Nathan Feuerstein, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Quavious Marshall, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac

Complete a colourful McCartney collection

October 9, 2017 in News

The reissue of Sir Paul’s first eight multiple Grammy-winning Archive Collection titles will feature limited edition 180-gram colour vinyl pressings… Tags: Capitol, MPL, Paul McCartney, Universal Music Enterprises, Wings

Interview: Tony Visconti (Part Two)

September 21, 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

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Easy To Love You’ by McGoozer

August 31, 2017 in Music, News

Today’s exclusive comes from a brilliant, Glaswegian-born songwriter who you’ll already be familiar with – whether you know it or… Tags: Brian McGee, Crowded House, Del Amitri, Don Henley, Easy To Love You, I’m Lovin It, Jason Mraz, Keane, Maroon 5, McGoozer, Owen Paul, Paul McCartney, Powederfinger, Simple Minds, Songs From The Mirror, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Script, Train, You’re My Favourite Waste Of Time

Super-producer to receive top songwriting award

August 25, 2017 in News

Songwriter and producer Max Martin will be given the prestigious Clive Davis Legend In Songwriting Award at next month’s ceremony… Tags: …Baby One More Time, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Burt Bacharach, Celine Dion, Charlie XCX, I Want It That Way, John Lennon, Kelly Clarkson, Max Martin, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, The Doobie Brothers, West Life

Ringo Starr reveals new album on his 77th birthday

July 8, 2017 in News

The former Beatle celebrates with Peace & Love event and announces details for his forthcoming new album ‘Gives More Love’… Tags: Amy Keys, Benmont Tench, Dave Stewart, Don Was, Edgar Winter, Gary Burr, Gary Nicholson, Glen Ballard, Gregg Bissonette, Gregg Rolie, Joe Walsh, Nathan East, Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton, Richard Page, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, The Beatles, Timothy B Schmidt, Todd Rundgren, Warren Ham

Sir Paul settles The Beatles song rights dispute

June 30, 2017 in News

The Beatles legend and Sony have reached an agreement over ownership of the band’s songs, but settlement details remain unclear… Tags: Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Sir Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Thriller

Polar Music Prize - Sting & Wayne Shorter

Sting and Wayne Shorter chosen as 2017 Laureates

February 27, 2017 in News

The annual Polar Music Prize ceremony on 15 June in Stockholm will honour the iconic singer-songwriter and the renowned saxophonist… Tags: B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Burt Bacharach, Cecilia Bartoli, Dizzy Gillespie, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Mstislav Rostropovich, Paul McCartney, Polar Music Prize, Ray Charles, Renée Fleming, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Wayne Shorter, Youssou N’Dour

Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello in 1988

Paul McCartney reveals demo with Elvis Costello

February 1, 2017 in News

Stripped back version is a rarity included on the forthcoming reissue of McCartney’s No 1 album, ‘Flowers In The Dirt’… Tags: David Foster, David Gilmour, Elvis Costello, Mitchell Froom, Paul McCartney, Steve Lipson, Trevor Horn, Twenty Five Fingers

Joe Perry to receive Les Paul Award

October 27, 2016 in Events, News

Aerosmith’s principle songwriter and lead guitarist will be honoured at NAMM’s TEC Awards and is working on sixth solo album… Tags: Aerosmith, Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen, Don Was, Joe Perry, Les Paul, Les Paul Foundation, Michael K. Braunstein, NAMM, Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend, Slash, Stevie Wonder, TEC Awards

The Doc‘n Roll Film Festival returns

October 1, 2016 in Events, News

Various London venues will host a diverse selection of music documentaries, some shortlisted for the Best Music Doc 2016 prize… Tags: Alfred George Bailey, Bad Brains, Ben Webster, Bert Berns, Bill Evans, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Burmese punk, Dean Chalkley, Dexter Gordon, Faye Milton, Frank Zappa, Funkadelic, Gregory Porter, Keith Richards, Liz Kershaw, Norwegian disco, Parliament, Paul McCartney, Placebo, satanic black metal, Sid and Nancy, Simon Taffe, Steve Mason, The Melvins, The Orb, Van Morrison

McCartney signs new deal with Capitol

August 17, 2016 in News

Historic agreement encompasses McCartney’s catalogue of master recordings and welcomes him home to label where he began his extraordinary career… Tags: Capitol Records, Gene Vincent, Paul McCartney, Steve Barnett, The Beatles, Wings

Paul McCartney on his friendship with John Lennon

August 10, 2016 in News

McCartney describes the relationship with his former Beatles bandmate as “irreplaceable” and says that he and Yoko Ono are “mates”… Tags: Come Together, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Richard White, The Beatles, Yoko Ono

Prizes awarded at LIPA graduation day

July 28, 2016 in Competitions, News

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts’ annual ceremony saw winning songwriters acknowledged by Songlink and top production graduate declared by MPG… Tags: Aleks Grey, Aleksander Raftevold, David Stark, Django Holder, Emma Buckley, Japan, LIPA, Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts, MPG, Noddy Holder, Paul McCartney, Paul Whiting, Ruby Sky, Sennheiser, Sivert Hagtvet, SongLink, Steve Levine, Suzan Holder, Testsuo Hamada, Tony Platt

‘The Party’ by Andy Shauf (Album)

May 22, 2016 in Music

A welcome return for the Canadian songwriter whose latest cast of characters colour the night and leave a lasting impression… Tags: Andy Shauf, Anti Records, Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney

Legendary line-up confirmed for Desert Trip

May 4, 2016 in Events, News

The Stones, Dylan, McCartney, Young, Waters and The Who set to play across one weekend festival in California this October… Tags: Bob Dylan, Coachella, Elliot Roberts, Indio, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Promise Of The Real, Roger Waters, The Desert Trip, The Rolling Stones, The Who

Unseen footage of The Beatles published

April 26, 2016 in News

Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive have released previously unseen footage of The Fab Four preparing for a TV performance… Tags: Dawn Swane, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles

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