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Joshua French
From Blackstar to Blow: We Talk to Jazz Saxophonist Donny McCaslin
More than two-and-a-half years have elapsed since the release of David Bowie’s momentous final LP ★(Blackstar)….
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Guide Features: artist introductions, interviews, playlists and introductions to new music you might not have heard of, but we think you’ll love.
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Joshua French
Don Letts on New Music, Old-School Filmmaking and His Carnival Sound Clubnight
It was during the mid-to-late-seventies that filmmaker, DJ and musician Don Letts first became involved in…
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Gareth Thompson
Sam Rapley: An Insight into one of the UK’s Rising Jazz Stars
From barman at Manchester’s venue Band on the Wall, to acclaimed jazz performer, Sam Rapley…
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Joshua French
Murs Discusses His Early Touring Experiences and Rap Music’s International Importance
Described as “the consummate ‘rapper’s rapper’,”Murs is an artist whose stripes have been hard earned. He…
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Joshua French
Phronesis’ New Album and the Evolution of the Jazz Trio
Having been named Jazz Ensemble of the Year at the 2017 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Phronesis have…
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Joshua French
Julian Argüelles Discusses His Latest Album and His Passions Away from the Stage
Julian Argüelles is an experienced composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist, whose recently released album Tonadas, has…
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Gareth Thompson
Geir Sundstøl: Mariachi Blues and Eastern Vibes
In the hands of multi-instrumentalist Geir Sundstøl all things are possible. On his new record, the…
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Joshua French
The Broken Orchestra Discuss Breaking out of the Studio and Developing Their Sound for the Stage
Today’s musicians can take numerous paths to achieve their creative goals. The Broken Orchestra began doing…
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Joshua French
Soulful Vocalist Yemi Bolatiwa Discusses Songwriting, Niamos and Picks Some Tunes for Nineties Nostalgia
Born in London but based here in Manchester, Yemi Bolatiwa is a compelling voice in the…
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Joshua French
‘His Tunes Spread the Gamut’: Jon Krosnick of Charged Particles Discusses Paul McCandless
Playing jazz (and doing so well) is a tall order. For many musicians it’s a…