Features

The Wholls

The Wholls are an explosive four-piece guitar band from Bedford. Their raucous noise has seen them win legions of fans in their home town and beyond. M spoke to them about the importance of playing live and how to build a fan base…

By Jim Ottewill 15 Apr 2013

Songs From Adverts

We’ve compiled our favourite songs from adverts for this week’s playlist. Here, you’ll find some of the most iconic songs ever used, from Marvin Gaye's I Heard it Through the Grapevine to Blur's The Universal, and also hear the likes of Giorgio Moroder, Feist, The Knife, Free, This Mortal Coil and Goldfrapp.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2013

William Adamson

William Adamson is the latest musical persona of Rob Gallagher, an electronic auteur who has recorded as Earl Zinger, Galliano and Two Banks of Four. M interviewed him about his latest project and whether he ever has an identity crisis…

By Jim Ottewill 11 Apr 2013

Rare picture of Queen unearthed

Former Melody Maker journalist Chris Welch remembers the explosive impact Queen made on the seventies rock scene.

By Kyle Fisher 8 Apr 2013

Feature: OMD, English Electric

We explore the career of synth pioneer Andy McCluskey and chart the progress of his electro-pop vehicle OMD...

By Kyle Fisher 8 Apr 2013

Story Books

Story Books are a five piece indie rock act doing their best to put Sittingbourne in Kent on the map as a hotbed for new musical talent. Their forthcoming Too Much a Hunter promises big things for them in 2013. Check out their exclusive M playlist featuring Neil Young, Glasser and the Red House Painters…

By Jim Ottewill 5 Apr 2013

Foundation five: Matthew Barley

The renowned cellist, improvisor and arranger talks about his most ambitious project to date.

By Anita Awbi 5 Apr 2013

Feature: Bristol Cream

Jim Ottewill investigates Bristol’s music scene to uncover the source of the city’s creative pulse.

By Kyle Fisher 4 Apr 2013

Nadine Shah

The music of emerging talent Nadine Shah is steeped in melancholy and romance, echoing the murder ballads of Nick Cave or the brooding passion of PJ Harvey. Watch her phenomenal performance of forthcoming song Dreary Town for the Almost Famous showcase last week.

By Anita Awbi 2 Apr 2013
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