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Model Society: live review

Indie four-piece Model Society have been making a name for themselves over the past twelve months, catching the attention of BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq. Their hugely energetic live act is also winning plaudits on the gig circuit, so Russell Iliffe decided to check them out for himself at their recent EP launch…

By Anita Awbi 8 May 2013

Jason Yarde

Jazz composer and saxophonist Jason Yarde has garnered some unique praise for his work over the years. His cannon of original compositions and collaborations have consistently been met with cheers of ‘powerful’, ‘spiritual’, ‘formidable’ and even ‘hair-raising’...

By Anita Awbi 7 May 2013

The Shapeshifters

Dance music duo Simon Marlin and Max Reich aka The Shapeshifters are celebrating ten years in electronic music this year. And to mark a decade in the game, the pair are releasing a greatest hits. M quizzed them on the health of the dance music industry and how they wrote their big hit Lola’s Theme…

By Jim Ottewill 3 May 2013

Ben Osborne, Noise Of Art

This week’s playlist has been curated by Noise of Art founder Ben Osborne and features a mix of electronic gems straddling dub to disco. Rough edges and smooth sides come courtesy of Rudimental, Basement Jaxx, Ty, Eccentronic Research Council, Symbol One and more. Listen in to get a flavour of his upcoming celebrations that will mark 100 years of electronic music.

By Anita Awbi 3 May 2013

Cerys Matthews

The singer-songwriter and broadcaster shares her views on singing skateboarders, musical ferries and clog dancers…

By Anita Awbi 2 May 2013

The Eccentronic Research Council

The Eccentronic Research Council are vintage synth enthusiasts Adrian Flanagan and Dean Honer. Along with actress Maxine Peake, they released 1612 Underture, their ode to the plight of the Pendle witches. M spoke to them about magic, moogs and muffins…

By Jim Ottewill 1 May 2013

Nadine Shah

Nadine Shah is a new artist who writes music steeped in both mood and melancholy. M quizzed her ahead of her recent Almost Famous gig on songwriting and giving Ed Sheeran career advice…

By Jim Ottewill 30 Apr 2013

Brand New Heavies

M quizzed the Brand New Heavies on how they got together and what their music industry experience has taught them…

By Jim Ottewill 29 Apr 2013

Nikki Iles

Acclaimed jazz artist Nikki Illes is celebrating her 50th birthday and going on tour with new outfit The Printmakers to celebrate. M spoke to her ahead of the gigs to find out how she first discovered her passion for the genre…

By Jim Ottewill 29 Apr 2013
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