Tag: Arts Council

Skin discusses highlights from the forthcoming compilation series The Montreux Years, which brings together breath-taking performances by the world’s greatest artists recorded at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, including Nina Simone and Etta James.

Carroll Thompson took the British music scene by storm in 1980 with her classic single ‘Simply In Love’ and her breathtaking follow up ‘Hopelessly In Love’. The album of the same name ensured her enduring legacy.

Kae Tempest discusses the impact of Roots Manuva and how lyrics changed the way she viewed music and her creative approach.

George Evelyn joins Colleen to celebrate 25 years of 'Smokers Delight' discussing his musical roots and the evolution of Nightmares on Wax.

Legendary record producer Joe Boyd has worked with Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Fairpoint Convention, Sandy Denny and The Incredible String Band. Here, he joins Colleen to discuss Fairport Convention's ‘Liege & Lief’.

Emma-Jean Thackray discusses the perfect way to listen to a perfect album as part of our 'My Classic Album' series.

Sixteen video streams featuring a diverse range of both established and up & coming artists funded by The Arts Council of England.

Steve Mason joined us at Camp Festival to explain why 'Metal Box' was one of the defining albums of his childhood.

Since I Left You was created using more than 3500 samples and original music but it is no cloyed nostalgia trip. Pieced together humbly by Aussies who are probably telling you the truth when they say they listen “to a little bit of everything.”