Jordan Madani, the latest Mancunian singer songwriter to join PRS for Music's Songs for Manchester campaign, lets us in on his musical past and where he's going next...

UK Music has released new data about the ethnic backgrounds of those working in the UK music industry.

The Invisible's Dave Okumu gives us the lowdown on overcoming calamity with creativity...

We learn how Young Fathers' evolution from mainstream MCs to acerbic outsiders has made the world sit up and listen

We catch up with PRS for Music chief executive Robert Ashcroft to learn the story behind 2016's record royalty numbers and hear about the society’s biggest challenges in 2017 and beyond...

Rahel Aklilu explores How Sneakbo’s Jetski Wave and Touch Ah Button influenced the afroswing sound that exists today, making 'urban' music more palatable for the majors.

Manchester’s Dutch Uncles are a young group looking likely to leave their mark on 2013 with their third (and arguably best) album Out of the Wild. We quizzed frontman Duncan Wallis on why songwriting needs to be dangerous and what it’s like being the third best band in Marple…

Deal reflects the essential value that songwriters bring to the industry and industry platforms alike.

A special BPI Insight Session demonstrated just how closely music and sports are linked and offered some fascinating insights into the licensing and sync options within those worlds.

We asked singer-songwriter JP Cooper to make us a playlist for what’s shaping up to be a rainy weekend indoors.

25 year old London producer Jack Ritchie is a favourite of Annie Mac and Monki and it’s easy to hear why with his emotive electronica. We meet him to find out what’s under the hood of his synths…

Belfast awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Music title

The Cambridge Folk Festival is to celebrate its 50th anniversary with the release of a live compilation of performances.

BMG are eliminating the standard US record label deduction which serves to reduce the income of songwriters, composers and lyricists.

As the Independent Label Market readies to return for its annual Christmas event, we hand over playlist duties to one of the market’s featured labels, Batov Records.

Music licences for the right to supply music to business locations otherwise known as the MSB2B licence.

The organisation's new board and taskforce have both been announced today (20 February).

Our resident pop knowledge Russell Iliffe goes beyond the goals and glory to get to grips with the best World Cup anthems…

As live shows begin to feel like a very real prospect, The Secret DJ discusses his own mental health, a return to touring and what he’s taken away from a year in isolation.

‘The older I get the less willing I am to listen to reason because, as various people told me, there is no economic reason to make a double album these days,’ says Neil Hannon, while pondering his forthcoming album, Office Politics.

Mr McFall’s Chamber, Sir James MacMillan, Pippa Murphy and Karine Polwart were among the winners of the Scottish Awards for New Music.

John Myatt, member of PRS for Music’s LGBTQ+ Diversity Stream, explores how music has charted expression through pop hits and hooks throughout the past 50 years.

With Independent Venue Week almost upon us, we quiz Carrie Davies from Putney’s Half Moon on the importance of live performance to the UK’s musical grassroots.

M Magazine’s second Black History Month 2022 Guest Editor, Akheim Allen, discusses his pivot from artist to exec and why it’s crucial for Black creators to understand their cultural currency in the modern music industry.

‘Grime will be here forever’ - We discover how UK grime pioneer President T is back in the musical ring and sounding stronger than ever…