Features

Zane Lowe: 'Pop has absorbed hip-hop in a very real way'

'UK Music is healthy and constantly evolving.’ Was the sentiment from Radio 1 presenter Zane Lowe as he spoke to us on the red carpet of the Rated Awards.

By Alex Rusted 5 Sep 2018

Ruthanne

We caught up with RuthAnne, the Dublin-born songsmith who bagged 1.5 billion streams and numerous awards before even releasing her debut single.

By Alex Rusted 4 Sep 2018

Anna Calvi

We chat to Anna Calvi about exploring desire, community & gender on new album 'Hunter' - an absolute battle standard of masterfully subversive guitar pop.

By Alex Rusted 31 Aug 2018

Mixhell

Brazilian Husband and Wife duo, Laima and Iggor, better known as Mixhell, make restlessly pounding techno tunes underpinned by lush and synth-scapes.

By Alex Rusted 31 Aug 2018

Szun Waves

'It felt weird putting my lips round it and blowing through it in front of people!' Szun Waves' Jack Wyllie on overcoming his saxophone complex and what's in store for LP number two...

By Anita Awbi 30 Aug 2018

Creative crunch: why Europe is debating the future of music

In two weeks, the European Parliament will vote on the future of music online. With so much at stake, we ask PRS for Music's John Mottram what's happening, how we got here and what’s next...

By Anita Awbi 29 Aug 2018

Carnival With Busspepper

We’re celebrating Notting Hill Carnival courtesy of Busspepper, who take us to the Caribbean with the best soca tracks they’ll be spinning this weekend.

By Alex Rusted 24 Aug 2018

Yazmin Lacey

'The truth is relatable - I just say things exactly how I feel them': Notts-based Londoner Yazmin Lacey on how she crafts her sublime jazz-inflected neo-soul.

By Anita Awbi 23 Aug 2018