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Direction

Welcome to this week's Friday playlist. For this latest installment, we're mulling over the concept of direction. Whether that be north, south, left or right we're all hoping that this week's good weather point towards a sunny weekend and summer. Listen here to the likes of The Smiths, 4 Non Blondes, KC and The Sunshine Band and Dead or Alive among others...

By Jim Ottewill 26 Apr 2013

Ben Osborne, Noise Of Art

Ben Osborne is a writer, DJ, curator and driving force behind Noise of Art, a collective which marries electronic music with the performing arts, film and other visual media. We talk to him ahead of his ambitious 100 Years of Electronic Music project to find out more.

By Anita Awbi 25 Apr 2013

Simon Darlow, BASCA

Simon Darlow’s songwriting is synonymous with the eighties. He has penned hits for Grace Jones, Dollar, The Buggles and Toyah Wilcox, and he played with iconic acts from the era including Wham!, Bucks Fizz and Musical Youth. We find out what he's got planned in his new role as BASCA chairman.

By Anita Awbi 24 Apr 2013

Julia Leggett, ACM

Former singer-songwriter Julia Leggett is now chief executive at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford. Here she gives her top tips on successful songwriting and offers insights into how to get ahead in the digital music business.

By Anita Awbi 23 Apr 2013

Brand New Heavies Part 2

Brand New Heavies are back after a lengthy hiatus and for many they’re sounding better than ever. These acid jazz pioneers have Forward, their first album in six years due out very soon and are due to embark on a whole summer of touring. As a taster you can watch the band play an exclusive version of their big hit Dream on Dreamer for M…

By Jim Ottewill 22 Apr 2013

Brand New Heavies Part 1

Ealing’s finest the Brand New Heavies are celebrating almost 30 years together in 2013 with new album Forward. These acid jazz pioneers are heading back out on the road to mark the release and showcase their new material as well as their classic hits. Watch the group play an acoustic version of their new single Sunlight.

By Jim Ottewill 19 Apr 2013

Record Store Day 2013

This week our Friday playlist is celebrating Record Store Day in all its re-issue glory! In preparation for our mammoth shopping trip tomorrow, we've put together our favourite picks from this year's special releases and given a nod to some of the acts who will be coming out in force to support their local record shops.

By Anita Awbi 19 Apr 2013

Paul Gambaccini

In May, broadcaster and TV personality Paul Gambaccini will host the Ivor Novello Awards for the 26th time. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of music and an enviable contacts book, Paul is a well loved character in British public life.

By Anita Awbi 17 Apr 2013

Little Night Terrors

Leicester trio Little Night Terrors bear an uncanny resemblance to early era Duran Duran and take their inspiration from Hunter S Thompson books and the obsolete cassette tape format. Here they reveal the secret to their most raucous live shows and explain their favourite sounds.

By Anita Awbi 16 Apr 2013
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