'I think it’s crucial to be open, to want to work hard and be across many different genres.' Says chart-topping songwriter Jin Jin.

As the music and gaming industries boom over ever louder collisions, Anita Awbi looks into what’s on offer for composers willing to embrace their inner geek…

We talk to agent provocateur Genesis P Orridge about life, love and everything else in between…

Remi Harris, author of Easy Money? published by MusicTank, gives her top tips on where to locate music industry funding.

Welcome to this week's playlist, curated by London party starters, Cadillac. It's a Valentine's selection ahead so prepare yourself to fall in love via the best in house and disco...

Outspoken songsmith Nadine Shah has emerged as one of the most vital voices in British music. Here, she chats about her rite of passage…

Leadmill’s promoter Rebecca Walker tells us how venues need to embrace change to survive in the current economic climate...

We were at the Americana Music Association UK conference to learn how new acts can enhance their chances of success.

Ellis Rich is stepping down after six years’ service leading the PRS board. Charlotte Otter reviews the long and distinguished career of one of the industry’s well loved figures.

Twenty-five years after its release, Mr C digs out this snap and recalls how The Shamen came up with the chart-topping banger Ebeneezer Goode...

This photo was taken on the last day of several sessions I did with my ex-partner Andrew Livingstone and Take That at Unit 3 Studio in Primrose Hill, North London, in 1993. The studio is now a gym.

Galia Durant is in electronica duo Psapp with Carim Clasmann. They create unique music from toys. Cosy in the Rocket is the main theme on the TV series Grey's Anatomy, and their songs have been used in hit TV shows The OC, Nip/Tuck and Sugar Rush. Third album The Camel's Back is out now.

We're excited to announce that Tomaga & Circle Sky will co-headline our M night to celebrate Independent Venue Week

Genre-benders Benin City give us the skinny on their ace new LP Last Night, an intimate love letter to early-hours London penned by three people immersed in its grainy intricacies...

From the difficult subjects of anorexia and rape to recession and consumerism, composer Laura Bowler takes inspiration from the some of the grimmest aspects of 21st century life. We learn more...

When songwriting legend Paul Heaton told us what was on his iPod we were surprised by some of his choices...

'JUDAS IS DEAD' - one of the most fearless, anthemic and blistering alt-rock outfits in the game issue a cryptic premonition for the band's future.

‘Like Paul Simon in a sweaty African dancehall club’, Rina Mushonga's sound buzzes with buoyant melodies, shifting synths and Afropop beats. Get the inside track on her new LP...

Ishmael Ensemble have found fans in everyone from electro icon Caribou to Detroit techno legend Carl Craig. Here, mastermind Pete Cunningham chats about their 7" trilogy inspired by Bristol.

As her piece Music and Meditation is performed at The Dream Prom, M Magazine speaks to composer and clarinettist Sarah Frances Jenkins about collaboration, being named BBC Young Composer, and drawing inspiration from the natural world.

Indie trio Doe use their love of horror films and hatred of sport to power their music - we get to know them and new LP, Some Things Last Longer Than You…

We hang out with Bristol punks IDLES as they celebrate their gigantic 2017 with a hot sweaty mess of a sold-out tour…

As Mental Health Awareness Week launches in the UK, Dr Claire Renfrew explains the impact of music on your psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing.

UK acts Nao and Violet Skies have been announced among the first wave of acts for Eurosonic Noorderslag 2016.