On The Stereo
August 21, 2018 in Music
We praise the efforts of Muncie Girls, Jimmie Allen, Archie Faulks, Union J, Jack Ellis, Calvin Harris and Sam Smith…
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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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
