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Flamingods

Flamingods

‘We’re trying to move things forward and test out new musical landscapes’ - Flamingods on new music and being the buzz band of The Great Escape 2017…

By Jim Ottewill 25 May 2017
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10 tips for international touring success

When’s the right time for UK artists to grapple with international touring, where can you find the right support, and what should you consider before you set off? Let the experts guide you...

By Anita Awbi 24 May 2017
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Laura Mvula

‘Skepta, Michael Kiwanuka… there’s a revolution going on here!’ says Laura Mvula as she joins the two of them in picking up an Ivor Novello Award...

By Anita Awbi 24 May 2017
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Skepta

‘When I make music, it’s for a purpose. I don’t just wanna dance and shake my jewels:’ Skepta gets deep backstage at The Ivors

By Anita Awbi 23 May 2017
Robert Vincent

Robert Vincent

We quiz Liverpudlian Americana artist Robert Vincent on his songwriting past, present and what the future has up its sleeve for him and his music…

By Jim Ottewill 18 May 2017
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Supporting our next gen writer-producers is essential, says funding expert

PRS Foundation's Bhavesh Patel explains the thinking behind the charity's new Writer Producer Fund and the unique role of writer-producers in the music industry…

By Anita Awbi 17 May 2017
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Courtney Pine

Jazz giant Courtney Pine has been at the forefront of Britain’s burgeoning scene for 30 years. We get his take on the new acts coming up and how digital is transforming the business...

By Anita Awbi 16 May 2017
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Luke Sital-Singh

‘Being able to make the best out of everything you can in this industry is what it’s all about’ - singer songwriter Luke Sital-Singh on his second record and using songs to push beyond music industry hype…

By Jim Ottewill 16 May 2017
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Darren Hayman

Lovelorn lo-fi king Darren Hayman has been faithfully documenting Britain's 'thankful villages' for two years. On the eve of the release of his ace new parish-inspired LP, he curates our new playlist...

By Anita Awbi 12 May 2017
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