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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

The team here at M Towers would like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As you tuck into your mince pies and listen to that CD of Christmas songs for the umpteenth time, read the stories behind three of the most loved Christmas songs.

By Anita Awbi 24 Dec 2011
Slade Noddy Holder

I Wrote That: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody

Noddy Holder tells M the fascinating story behind their classic festive hit.

By Anita Awbi 24 Dec 2011

Music charities at Christmas

Since Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, the idea of yuletide charity has become as ingrained in our national psyche as roast turkey and Christmas pud. British music has long had its patrons and charitable donators, so M decided to take a closer look at some of the most interesting music charities around, for those of you with some pennies to donate or time to spare this Christmas...

By Anita Awbi 23 Dec 2011

Boy George meets Little Richard

Boy George, one of the most iconic figures in pop tells M the story of meeting another trailblazing musical hero, the inimitable Little Richard. The photograph is from a new book, Boy George: King Of Queens, documenting the Culture Club singer's amazing life and times.

By Paul Nichols 23 Dec 2011

Max Essa

Now based in Japan, Max Essa is a UK musician, producer and DJ known for his nu disco and balearic styles of music. Max is a frequent collaborator with Chicken Lips artist and Bearfunk head honcho, Steve Kotey.

By Anita Awbi 22 Dec 2011

Joan Armatrading On Love And Affection

Love and Affection was Joan Armatrading’s first chart success. Released in 1976, it reached number 10 in the UK charts and has since been covered by Sheena Easton, Sly Stone and Martha Davis, Courtney Pine and Kele le Roc. She talks to M about writing this enduring classic

By Paul Nichols 21 Dec 2011

Bravo Brasil!

Brazil and the UK don’t have too many things in common, sitting as they do on opposite sides of the equator; one a huge landmass in the tropics, the other a small temperate island in the North Sea. But one thing they share is an incredible ability to create music so vital that it has spread its influence across the globe.

By Paul Nichols 19 Dec 2011
Jona Lewie

I Wrote That: Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

The veteran singer-songwriter tells M the origin story behind his enduring — albeit unintentional — festive hit.

By Anita Awbi 19 Dec 2011

Howard Blake tells The Snowman story

It’s that time of the year again, mistletoe in the office, boozy Christmas parties, piped seasonal tunes in the shops and the humming of Walking In the Air from The Snowman, writes Stuart Higgins.

By Anita Awbi 16 Dec 2011
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