Features

I Wrote That: Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)

With Christmas upon us, M Magazine speaks to Dan and Justin Hawkins of The Darkness about the making of a modern festive classic.

By Liam Konemann 8 Dec 2022

The Secret DJ: 'It may be time to examine what 'success' actually means.'

In their latest column for M Magazine, anonymous author, artist and activist The Secret DJ asks how we should define success in music, and what our definitions say about us.

By The Secret DJ 5 Dec 2022

Simon Thoumire: 'Scottish trad music is not just about being a professional.'

With the Scots Trad Music Awards celebrating its 20th anniversary, M Magazine speaks to founder Simon Thoumire about the robust traditional music scene in Scotland today.

By Liam Konemann 2 Dec 2022

Livestreaming post pandemic: What does the future look like?

With live music returning to normal, Eamonn Forde looks at what's in store for livestreaming services.

By Eamonn Forde 1 Dec 2022

The Official Charts: Britain's longest-running Number One

As the Official Charts celebrate their 70th anniversary, we look at how important the weekly rundowns are for songwriters and artists seven decades on.

By Mark Sutherland 25 Nov 2022

Access All Areas: Managing mental health in the music industry

A recent Help Musicians survey found that mental health concerns are having a brutal impact on the UK's music sector. M Magazine looks at the support available.

By Liam Konemann 22 Nov 2022

Lloyd Coleman: 'It is incumbent on us as composers to adapt as far as we can.'

The chair of The Ivors Academy's Classical Council speaks to M Magazine about Composers Under Pressure? the conversation-starting campaign exploring the landscape for composers today.

By Liam Konemann 18 Nov 2022