Features

Sounds from a Smalltown

Norwegian Joakim Haugland runs two small but perfectly formed record labels in the quaint and quiet capital, Oslo. Knowingly named Smalltown Supersound and Smalltown Superjazzz, they openly flaunt their remote location and obscure rosters. But don’t let that catch you off guard...

By Anita Awbi 23 Mar 2012

Nina Woodford

NORTHERN LIGHTS: Swedish singer songwriter Nina Woodford, who co-wrote James Morrison’s hit single Broken Strings and has penned songs for Tom Jones and Leona Lewis, talks to M about her passion for pop, Nordic music culture and the inspirations she draws on when she’s in the studio.

By Anita Awbi 22 Mar 2012

Barry Blue And Bananarama

Welcome to the 80s, era of the flamboyant new romantics, the Rubik’s Cube and one of the most successful girl groups ever…Bananarama.

By Paul Nichols 22 Mar 2012

Nordik Beat

Ask a room full of people what Nordic music means to them and you’ll get a different answer every time. From the biggest hits of The Saturdays to the enigmatic post-rock of Sigur Rós, from Björk to black metal, PRS’ Nordic songwriters have made their mark around the world.

By Paul Nichols 22 Mar 2012

Anna Hildur talks Nordik Beat

Anna Hildur has worked within the Nordic music industry for two decades. She talks to M about the success of Nordic talent overseas and explains how the region’s unique geography, culture and political systems have helped incubate one of the world’s most innovative music regions.

By Anita Awbi 22 Mar 2012

Mary Leay Part Two

Watch part two of M's interview with urban folk artist Mary Leay.

By Anita Awbi 21 Mar 2012

Retromania

Mark Paytress considers the trend for musical ‘nowstalgia’, which is blurring the lines between then and now.

By Paul Nichols 21 Mar 2012

Sandra Bhatia

Sandra Bhatia is the Managing Director of the music festival OneFest with her two business partners Stephen Budd (SBM – MAMA Group) and Graham MacVoy (GMC Events). M caught up with Sandra to find out how a festival is put together.

By Anita Awbi 20 Mar 2012

Barry Blue

Barry Blue is a songwriter, producer, musician and PRS board director in addition to his role as Managing Director of Favoured Nations Music Publishing. One of a small group of songwriter-producers who have had Top Forty hits over five decades, he has sold more than 25 million records.

By Anita Awbi 19 Mar 2012
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