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M's top albums of the year so far... part two

Check out the second instalment of our favourite albums of 2013...

REVIEW: Rhapsody in Black: The Life and Music of Roy Orbison

M reviews Rhapsody in Black: The Life and Music of Roy Orbison, John Kruth's new biography on the great US songwriter and hitmaker.

M's top albums of the year so far... part one

Check out our pick of the game changers, modern classics and aural alchemists that have won us over in 2013

Tony Mortimer

Back in the nineties, British boy band East 17 enjoyed a hugely successful career with sales of over 20 million records worldwide and 18 UK top 30 hit singles. If Take That were the clean cut Northern boys next door, East 17 were the more rebellious East End likely lads. We talk to the band's chief songwriter about his return to music.

Matthew Herbert

We talk to the pioneering soundsmith as he launches his latest sonic adventure at National Theatre outcrop The Shed.

REVIEW: Eric Clapton FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About Slowhand

Chris Sharkey

Jazz and thrash metal may sound like two different worlds but experimental guitarist Chris Sharkey is doing his best to bring them together. We spoke to the Leeds-based musician on his involvement in Take 5 and how to survive as a jazz artist who doesn’t call London home…

Wireless Festival

This week we're celebrating the Wireless festival, which returns today for a three day musical extravaganza at London's Olympic Park. Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, Miguel, Wretch 32, Emeli Sande, Daley, Nas, Frank Ocean and dozens more acts from the UK and around the globe will descend on east London for a weekend of music and mayhem. You'll hear classics from Nas and A Tribe Called Quest, alongside solid tunes from Katy B, Mikill Pane, Rita Ora, Earth, Wind & Fire, Devlin, Roses Gabor, Mausi and more...

Foundation Five: String Quartet Plus

Hear from composer Paul Hepden on how String Quartet Plus is bridging the gap between classical and popular music…