Features

Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

Ever Fallen In Love, Buzzcocks

Have you ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have? On the most romantic day of the year we publish our interview with Pete Shelley, writer of the Buzzcocks hit. He has a photographic memory about the creation of the song — well, the lyrics, at least.

By Anita Awbi 14 Feb 2012

Young Astronaut Part Two

Young Astronaut were originated by two brothers, Chris and Pete Boakes who developed a suite of songs from their many acoustic guitar sessions together.

By Anita Awbi 13 Feb 2012

Review – Rubbing Shoulders – David Martin

Songwriter and singer David Martin's songs have been long list of stars which includes Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, Dusty Springfield and David Essex. Martin's classic Can’t Smile Without You has been recorded by Barry Manilow, The Carpenters and Boyzone, notching up sales of more than 15 million.

By Anita Awbi 11 Feb 2012

Young Astronaut Part One

Young Astronaut are brothers Chris and Pete Boakes, who developed their distinctive acoustic-led sound over years of jamming together at their home near the New Forest, drummer Niko Battistini and bass player Paul Meeson.

By Anita Awbi 9 Feb 2012

Olympics song seeks school singers

Sixties songwriter, guitarist and sound engineer Robin Mayhew has written a song for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and is inviting school children to sing it at synchronised events around the country this summer.

By Anita Awbi 8 Feb 2012

Belleruche

Belleruche were formed in 2005 when Ricky Fabulous and Tim Goodwin (AKA DJ Modest) were joined by vocalist Kathrin deBoer.

By Anita Awbi 3 Feb 2012

Scams

M caught up with Leeds-based band Scams to find out about their debut album and what they've got planned for 2012...

By Anita Awbi 2 Feb 2012

Paul Child Band Part Two

In part two of M meets... Paul Child Band, we talk to the folk/funk/rock band about bringing together their diverse tastes and influences to create their music and getting their music heard.

By Anita Awbi 2 Feb 2012

Paul Child Band Part One

Paul Child Band might on the surface appear to be a folk/pop ensemble, but their diverse influences actually produce an eclectic fusion of funk, rock, jazz and gypsy folk topped off with Paul's unique vocal stylings.

By Anita Awbi 1 Feb 2012
  1. Back
  2. next