Top stories of the week from M online

A handy guide to the top stories published on M online this week, Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August, in case you missed any...

Anita Awbi
  • By Anita Awbi
  • 9 Aug 2013
  • min read
1. Win a copy of the 100 Best Albums of All Time
We are offering one lucky M reader the chance to get their hands on this beautiful coffee table book which charts the 100 best albums ever.

2. In the studio with Luke Solomon Part One
Classic label boss and London house hero Luke Solomon gives us an exclusive tour of his studio…

3. John Peel archive most popular with Space users
The John Peel Record Collection has been the most popular art project on digital platform The Space since it launched, a new report has revealed.

4. Cathy Dennis signs with Imagem Music UK
Critically acclaimed songwriter Cathy Dennis has signed a global publishing deal with Imagem Music UK.

5. 30 seconds interview: Mausi
Mixing pop sounds with disco synths is nothing new in 2013 but few do it as slickly or with such youthful vim and vigour as Mausi.

6. Apply for British Composer Awards student competition
Are you a student composer looking to have your work broadcast on the radio and performed by an award winning musician? Then apply now!

7. Interview: The Trojan Soundsystem
The Trojan Soundsystem is keeping the spirit of reggae very much alive with its dedication to dub, dancehall and roots sounds. We spoke to Earl Gateshead and Daddy Ad from the outfit about why it’s their duty to spread the word of soundsystem culture as loudly and clearly as possible…

8. Alan McGee launches 359 record label
Alan McGee has launched his new label 359Music with the unveiling of first signings John Lennon McCullagh, Chris Grant and Mineral.

9. Interview: Kathryn Williams
You may remember Kathryn Williams from her moment under the media spotlight back in 2000 when her self-released record was the outsider bet for the Mercury Prize. Since then she has forged a lasting career that has kept her writing to this day. We chat to her as she releases her 10th album to find out why this record might just be the one…

10. Interview: Roger Wright, BBC Proms director
We talk to BBC Proms director Roger Wright to get a glimpse behind the headlines and find out what it’s all about...