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The Gift Of Gig Tickets – who’s playing in 2020?

Struggling with last minute Christmas present ideas? Why not give the gift of music.

By Olly Wareham 18 Dec 2019
Matt-McGinn

Matt Mcginn

‘Don't let one go. Sometimes a song can be coming through at the worst possible time, it doesn't matter, drop everything. It could be an absolute gem': Irish singer-songwriter Matt McGuinn shares his songwriting tips.

By Bekki Bemrose 17 Dec 2019
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Silent Forum

‘I’d hate to write a self-righteous song about politics. Do not expect a dance-punk banger called ‘Brexit Hits a Broken Britain’ any time soon,’ says Silent Forum’s Richard Wiggins.

By Bekki Bemrose 16 Dec 2019
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Celebrating world violin day with Anna Phoebe

To honour World Violin Day, we asked violinist and composer Anna Phoebe to pick put some of her favourite pieces that highlight the instrument’s unique charm.

By Maya Radcliffe 13 Dec 2019
WildKat

Wildkat

This week’s playlist come courtesy of WildKat, a creative agency for culture and music as they celebrate a year of expansion and the host of great artist they have worked with. Dig in…

By Bekki Bemrose 13 Dec 2019
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Yolanda Brown

'The government must realise that the arts are the heartbeat of every nation': MOBO-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown calls on the incoming government to support UK music ahead of the 2019 general election.

By Bekki Bemrose 11 Dec 2019
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Ones to Watch: Techno in 2020

To celebrate World Techno Day 2019 (9 December), we asked those in the know at PRS for Music to choose tell us who they've got tipped for big things in 2020. 

By Maya Radcliffe 9 Dec 2019
Editors

Editors

This week Birmingham rock band Editors take over M’s Friday playlist.

By Bekki Bemrose 6 Dec 2019
Tony-Mortimer

I Wrote That: Tony Mortimer on East 17's 'Stay Another Day'

The singer and songwriter considers the legacy of his smash hit, which became Christmas number one in 1994.

By Bekki Bemrose 5 Dec 2019
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