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National Album Day 2022: The enduring significance of the debut

With National Album Day returning for its fifth year on 15 October 2022, Emma Wilkes speaks to the BPI's Gennaro Castaldo, Megan Page of the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association, singer songwriter India Arkin and event ambassadors Jake Bugg and The Mysterines about the importance of the debut album.

By Emma Wilkes 14 Oct 2022
akheim allen

The Artist Turned Entrepreneur: Ownership and Innovation

M Magazine’s second Black History Month 2022 Guest Editor, Akheim Allen, discusses his pivot from artist to exec and why it’s crucial for Black creators to understand their cultural currency in the modern music industry.

By Akheim Allen 12 Oct 2022
The Big Pink

The Big Pink: 'Nothing feels as good as playing guitar and getting on stage and singing songs.'

With their long awaited third album out in the world, M Magazine caught up with The Big Pink to talk about indie sleaze, touring with Wolf Alice, and using music to save yourself.

7 Oct 2022
Black Honey

Black Honey's Izzy Bee Phillips: 'Your brain is wired differently to a neurotypical person.'

This Dyslexia Awareness Week, M Magazine spoke to Black Honey frontwoman Izzy Bee Phillips about the upsides and downsides of dyslexia, how it affects her songwriting, and working with your neurodiverse brain.

By Liam Konemann 7 Oct 2022
Nadia Khan and Lethal Bizzle AIM Awards 2022

AIM Awards 2022: Celebrating diversity and innovation in independent music

The AIM Awards 2022 returned to the Roundhouse for a celebration of independent music, honouring a diverse array of artists and labels who put community at the forefront.

By Liam Konemann 5 Oct 2022
Neneh Cherry

The Black Female Artist: Myths and Legends

M Magazine's first Black History Month 2022 guest editor, Komali Scott-Jones, discusses the significance of Black female vocalists for the UK music industry and how a lack of recognition works to perpetuate damaging stereotypes.

By Komali Scott-Jones 5 Oct 2022
Nova Twins perform at PRS Presents

PRS Presents: Ditz, Los Bitchos and Nova Twins

The summer 2022 instalment of PRS Presents sees top performances from some of the UK’s most exciting acts.

By Liam Konemann 3 Oct 2022
Tim Burgess

Tim Burgess: 'I liked the idea of a blockbuster'

The industry polymath speaks to M Magazine about his solo double album Typical Music, looking at the world with love, and an ill-fated Arizona adventure with The Charlatans.

By Liam Konemann 30 Sep 2022
Errollyn Wallen

Errollyn Wallen: 'I feel it is my duty as a composer to be as wide ranging as possible.'

Influential composer Errollyn Wallen speaks to M Magazine about the Proms, themes of justice, and her recent work Lady Super Spy Adventurer.

By Liam Konemann 29 Sep 2022
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