Week 44 2018

Interview: She Drew The Gun

'I like to critique the systems we live in, but to write with hope that liberation struggles can be won' - the Scouse psych-pop quartet's frontwoman lets us in on the story behind the band's sophomore record...

Playlist: Music for Youth

With thousands of kids descending on the Royal Albert Hall next week for the Music For Youth Proms, the youth music charity have put together this cracking taster playlist for us...

Interview: Ishmael Ensemble

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.

Featured artist: Farai

A collaborative project between vocalist Farai and producer TONE, Farai's twisted mash-up of post-punk, grime, and hip-hop is set to go massive with the release of their debut on Big Dada.

30 seconds interview: Stray Ghost

Meet Oxfordshire-born, Brighton-based composer and multi-instrumentalist, Anthony Saggers, whose post-classical sound is steeped in melancholy and cinematic romanticism.

Latest news

AIM Innovator and Indie Champion Award winners announced
Merlin chief executive Charles Caldas and Eleven Seven Music chief executive Allen Kovac are to be honoured at the upcoming AIM Awards.
ISM says government must cover musicians’ extra cost in event of no-deal Brexit
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has called on the government to pay additional costs that musicians will incur when travelling to the EU27/EEA, should the UK leave the EU without a deal.
PRS Foundation reveal new partner for Women Make Music Fund
AWAL have announced a partnership with PRS Foundation, including a £50,000 cash contribution and mentoring programme to support outstanding women music creators.
Women Connect hosts mental health in music event
The next Women Connect event will gather experts from across the music industry to discuss the impact of mental health on creators and their support networks.