Paul Weller has 007 dream
May 12, 2017 in News
Some of the finest musicians have been involved in writing the James Bond theme. Now, is it ‘The Modfather’s’ turn?… Tags: James Bond, Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Sam Smith, The Jam
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Interview: Todd Alsup
November 21, 2016 in Features, Interviews
The New York-based pop/soul sensation steps away from the piano to talk about his life, work and third studio album… Tags: Aretha Franklin, Coldplay, Donny Hathaway, Ed Sheeran, Gallant, Gamble & Huff, Holland-Dozier-Holland, John Legend, John Mayer, Mary J Blige, Meghan Trainor, Orlando Ribar, Otis Redding, Robyn, Sam Smith, Sam Sparro, Stevie Wonder, Tee-Bop Records, The Weeknd, Todd Alsup, Whitney Houston
British songwriters lead race for Song Of The Year
October 6, 2016 in Competitions, Events, News
Adele and Ed Sheeran are among those in the running for the title at the BMI London Awards next week… Tags: Adele, Bebe Rexha, Biffy Clyro, BMI, BMI Icon, BMI London Awards, BMI Songwriter Award, Brett Eldredge, Daft Punk, David Guetta, DJ Snake, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, Example, George Ezra, Gian Piero Reverberi, Gianfranco Reverberi, Johnny McDaid, Karen Ørsted, Liam O’Donnell, Major Lazer, MØ, Nicki Minaj, Rudimental, Sam Smith, Snow Patrol, Song Of The Year, Sting
BRITS nominations announced
January 14, 2016 in News
The shortlists have been announced today for the 2016 BRIT Awards, which take place at the 02 Arena in London… Tags: Adele, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Blur, Brit Awards, Brits, Calvin Harris, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Coldplay, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, Florence & The Machine, Foals, James Bay, Jamie xx, Jess Glynne, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Laura Marling, Little Mix, Mark Ronson, Naughty Boy, One Direction, Sam Smith, Tame Impala, The Weeknd, Wolf Alice, Years & Years
Radiohead were asked to write Bond theme
December 27, 2015 in News
Band reveal that Sam Smith’s ‘Writing’s On The Wall might not have been the song used as Spectre’s theme tune… Tags: Johnny Greenwood, Radiohead, Sam Smith, Spectre, Thom Yorke, Writing's On The Wall
BRITs Critics’ Choice shortlist revealed
November 24, 2015 in Events, News
Three artists nominated for the honour could follow in the footsteps of Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith and someone called Adele… Tags: Adele, Ant & Dec, Brits, Critics Choice Award, Disclosure, Ellie Goulding, Emeli Sande, Florence & The Machine, Frances, Howard Lawrence, ILuvLive, Izzy Bizu, Jack Garratt, James Bay, Jessie J, Mumford & Sons, Sam Smith, The BRIT Awards, Tom Odell
Sam Smith sings next Bond theme
September 8, 2015 in News
The young British crooner is announced as the provider of the title music for ‘SPECTRE’, which is out on 26… Tags: Bond, Jimmy Napes, Sam Smith, Tom Jones
Metropolis Studios champions unsigned artists
August 14, 2015 in Events, News
The West London recording studio facility joins forces with Academy Of Contemporary Music to launch the talent showcase Metropolis Rising… Tags: ACM, Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Kramer, FKA Twigs, George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, Metropolis Studios, Roni Size, Sam Smith, Soul II Soul, The Academy of Contemporary Music
Win a set at V Festival 2015
June 13, 2015 in Competitions, Events, News
A forthcoming battle of the bands competition will put one lucky act on the line-up of the major UK festival… Tags: Annie Mac, Calvin Harris, Clean Bandit, Jack Daniels, Kasabian, Paloma Faith, Sam Smith, Stereophonics, Tom Jones, V Festival, Walkabout
Josh Groban tops the UK album chart
April 26, 2015 in News
Josh Groban has claimed his first UK No 1 album, pushing last week’s chart topper Paul Simon into second place… Tags: All That Echoes, Chaos And The Cal, Ed Sheeran, In The Lonely Hour, James Bay, Josh Groban, Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Paul Simon, Sam Smith, Stages, X
Ivors 2015 nominations are revealed
April 21, 2015 in News
Sam Smith, Clean Bandit, Royal Blood, George Ezra and Alt-J among those in the running for statues come 21 May… Tags: Alt-J, Bear's Den, Ben Howard, Bombay Bicycle Club, Clean Bandit, Dario Marianelli, David Holmes, FKA Twigs, George Ezra, Hozier, Ivor Novello Awards, Ivor Novellos, Ivors, Jess Glynne, Royal Blood, Sam Smith, Wild Beasts
Final line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend announced
April 20, 2015 in Festivals, News
The line-up for Radio 1’s big weekend in Norwich has been announced, with Foo Fighters and Muse topping the bill… Tags: Ben Howard, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Charlie XCX, Clean Bandit, Fall Out Boy, festival, Florence & The Machine, Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Muse, Olly Murs, Radio 1, Radio 1's Big Weekend, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, The Vaccines, Years and Years
Paul Simon scores first UK No 1 album for 25 years
April 19, 2015 in News
Paul Simon receives high recognition for his greatest hits compilation, with the LP hitting No 1 in the UK charts… Tags: Beth Hart, Better Than Home, Bright Eyes, Chaos And The Calm, Cherry Bomb, Darling Arithmetic, Ed Sheeran. X, Glitterbug, In The Lonely, James Bay, Paul Simon, Sam Smith, Simon & Garfunkel, The Rhythm Of The Saints, The Ultimate Collection, The Wombats, Tyler The Creator, Villagers
Sam Smith and John Legend record official Red Nose Day single
March 9, 2015 in News
Sam Smith and John Legend have collaborated on a version of Smith’s ‘Lay Me Down’ in support of Comic Relief… Tags: Comic Relief, John Legend, Red Nose Day, Sam Smith
James Bay secures first festival headline spot
March 3, 2015 in News
Brit Award winning songwriter James Bay is to be the headline act at a festival for the very first time… Tags: Amber Run, Barn On The Farm, Bay Foy Vance will be, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Jack Garratt, James Bay, JP Cooper, Mark Ronson, Nothing But Thieves, One Direction, Paloma Faith, Paul Epworth, Pharell Williams, Rhodes, Royal Blood, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift
A Brit of all right
February 25, 2015 in News
This year’s Brit Awards throws up another slew of winners. But which artists will be standing on the podium tonight?… Tags: British Artist Video Of The Year, British Breakthrough Act, British Female Solo Artist - Paloma Faith, British Group, British Male Solo Artist, British Producer Of The Year, British Single, Bruno Mars, Critics Choice Award, Ed Sheeran, Global Success, International Female Solo Artist, James Bay, Mark Ronson, Mastercard British Album Of The Year, Paul Epworth, Pharell Williams, Royal Blood, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Uptown Funk
Music Producers Guild announces 2015 award winners
February 13, 2015 in Events, News
Paul Epworth is Producer Of The Year again and Dave Stewart is honoured for his Outstanding Contribution To UK Music… Tags: awards, BRIT Award, Damon Albarn, Dan Auerbach, Dave Stewart, Giorgio Moroder, Goldfrapp, Holly Stephenson, James Rutledge, Korda Marshall, Mandy Parnell, Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, Mark Rankin, Mark Stent, Martin Longstaff, MPG, MPG Awards, Music Producer's Guild, Paul Epworth, RAK Studios, Robbie Nelson, Sam Smith, The Eurythmics, The Lake Poets, Thomas Lindsey, Tom Dalgety
Sam Smith picks up four gongs at the Grammys
February 9, 2015 in News
UK singer-songwriter Sam Smith cleans up the Grammys, winning four awards including Song of the Year and Record of the… Tags: Angelique Kidjo, Beck, Beyoncé, Clean Bandit, Eminem, Grammys, Miranda Lambert, Pharrell, Sam Smith, St Vincent, Ziggy Marley
2015 Grammys will air on UK TV
February 7, 2015 in News
They’ve been shown on US TV for years; now the world’s biggest music awards will also be seen in Britain… Tags: Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Grammys 2015, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Pharrell, Rihanna, Sam Smith
15 for 2015: new songwriting talent
January 27, 2015 in Features
We grab our crystal ball and list the artists that we expect to be here, there and somewhere in 2015… Tags: Banks, Blame It On Me, Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Clean Bandit, Disclosure, Don’t Go, Emeli Sande, Evans The Death, Expect Delays, First Mind, FKA Twigs, Freddie Dickson, Gecko (Overdrive), George Ezra, George The Poet, Girls Aloud, Give It Up, Ibeyi, James Bay, Jenny Lewis, Jimmy Napes, Kwabs, Låpsley, LP1, Mary J Blige, Menace Beach, MNEK, Nas, Natalie Prass, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Nick Mulvey, Paolo Nutini, Rae Morris, Ratworld, Richard Russell, Sam Smith, Soak, Stay With, The Saturdays, Tove Lo, Unguarded, Walk, Wanted on Voyage, Wolf Alice, XL Records, Years and Years
