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808 State Pt.1

A founder of the band with Martin Price and Gerald Simpson (A Guy Called Gerald) in 1987. 808 State had a big chart hit with Pacific State at the height of the rave era but the band's influence in alternative electronica goes deeper than that.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

The Lords. The New Creatures. The original poetry of Jim Morrison.

Originally published in 1989, this completely redesigned, illustrated, new edition of Jim Morrison's poetry features a foreword, biography and new evocative black and white photos of Morrison.

By Paul Nichols 12 Apr 2012

SXSW interviews part one

PRS for Music Foundation's Sarah Thirtle caught up with many of the artists who received support from British Music Abroad at this year's SXSW festival.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Gilbert O'sullivan Part One

Gilbert O'Sullivan, the Ivor Novello and Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter has enjoyed international success with songs like the million-sellers Alone Again (Naturally), Clair and Get Down over a 44-year career.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Mary Leay interview and performance

Singer-songwriter Mary Leay delivers her haunting compositions with a crystal-perfect voice. Watch part one of Mary’s interview and her acoustic performance of ‘For The Last Time’.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Michele Stodart

Michele Stodart was The Magic Numbers' bass player, but now picks up her lead guitar for a forthcoming solo project.

By Anita Awbi 12 Apr 2012

Richard Stilgoe

PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Renowned lyricist, musician and comedy songwriter Richard Stilgoe has been in the business for more than 40 years. He first captivated the nation on TV shows including Today, Nationwide and That’s Life, combining humour and melody with great dexterity.

By Anita Awbi 4 Apr 2012

Richard Digance

PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Richard Digance has been writing comedy songs for more than 40 years. He was inspired to turn his hand to it when studying at university in Glasgow in the late 60s. The college folk club used to showcase the best upcoming talent, including Billy Connelly – encouraging Richard to give it a go.

By Anita Awbi 3 Apr 2012

Labrinth

Watch our exclusive video interview with the talented singer/songwriter/producer, Labrinth. The man behind Tinie Tempah's massive summer hits is beginning a career as an artist in his own right, having had a UK number 3 hit with his debut single, Let The Sunshine.

By Anita Awbi 2 Apr 2012
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