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It's funny to think now that, back in March, the members of English Teacher were fretting over what sort of reaction their debut record would get. It has turned out [...]

Colin Batsa refuses to let the size of a company dictate its success. Less than a year ago, alongside his business partners Victor Omos and Charley Snook (who initially joined [...]

Cast a glance at the British music industry of 2023, and it won't take long to find Cre8ing Vision's fingerprints. The social enterprise, established in 2010 by co-directors Kwame Kwaten, [...]

Breathe in, and breathe out,' says M Huncho, exhaling calmly. He is explaining how he reacted upon finishing his debut album after 18 months of hard graft. Chasing Euphoria, out [...]

In 2021, the music industry united to forge a path towards life beyond the coronavirus pandemic, but as we moved on from 2020, the news cycle didn't let up. To [...]

INTERVIEWS: GEORGE GARNER, JAMES HANLEY, BEN HOMEWOOD, ANDRE PAINE, MARK SUTHERLAND PRINCE 'My favourite show ever came on the back of my favourite performance ever. Prince had changed his name [...]

Ask Maisie Peters what it's like to be a new musician and she'll shoot you a quizzical look. She gets the idea, but her initial reaction is to wonder how [...]

It is hard to put a price on good advice, but Mista Jam gave it his best shot. 'I'd probably go for [pounds sterling]1.2 million,' surmised the DJ, 'as that's [...]

Aretha Franklin's head bobs from left to right, her earrings jangle. 'Just as soon as I see Jesus,' she sings, 'The man who set me free...' As her vocals envelop [...]

1. Stormz is coming Stormzy put on a stunning performance at Manchester Arena as part of his biggest ever UK headline tour. (Photo: Shirlaine Forrest/Redferns/Getty). 2. Firestarter Fireboy DML received [...]

Q4 this year will see another period of great critical, digital and retail support for key releases from [PIAS] and its partner labels. 2017 has been a great year for [...]

We're excited by our line-up for Q4, one of our strongest in recent years. We have strength in depth, with some key albums yet to be announced. There's genuine excitement [...]

UNIVERSAL APPEAL Universal execs, artists and a host of very special guests headed over to 180 The Strand to celebrate a successful year at the BRITs. Pictured enjoying themselves are: [...]

Management: Elena Olivero (Made) Label: Island Records CEO & chairman: David Joseph President: Louis Bloom MD: Nicola Spokes A&R: Paul Adam Marketing: Amy Collins Digital Marketing: Rosie Cumberlidge Publisher: Sony [...]

JAMES BAY Chaos And The Calm Virgin EMI Out Now Certified platinum, the biggest debut album of the year has spent over 25 weeks in the Top 20, spawned two [...]

THIS WEEK: In 2016, Jonas Blue recruited singer-songwriter JP Cooper for Perfect Strangers, which became a summer smash hit. On its fourth anniversary, DJ and producer Blue reflects on the [...]

THE LATHUMS How Beautiful Life Can Be (Island) SALES: 16,344 As well as steering Drake to No.1 last month, Island Records had a big breakthrough with Wigan indie band The [...]

TEAM The Lathums Management: Alfe Skelly/Dave Pichilingi (Modern Sky) A&R: Paul Adam (Island) Marketing: Grace Emmett/Johnny Brocklehurst (Island) Agent: Lola Mitchell (13 Artists) Press: Rob Allen (Maintain Perspective) Promo: Phil [...]

Limited availability BOOK NOW! musicweekawards.com Questions re. booking tables? Contact Kate Smith kate.smith@futurenet.com For sponsorship opportunities contact Helen Hughes helen.hughes@futurenet.com Samm Henshaw x Samsung--BMG /Leland Music / Mother London / [...]

A&R, Island Records/MD, Jade-Inc/member of Universal Music's UK Task Force For Meaningful Change From your perspective, how did the BMC come to life? 'It was a natural progression. I had [...]

Welcome to MUSEXPO Europe 2016. Music Week and our partners A&R Worldwide are happy to bring you what should be one of the most talked-about conference events of the year. [...]

Island Records' One Plus One campaign--which sold pre-recorded cassettes with one side blank provoked condemnation from the BPI ... Bill Haley & The Comets sales rocketed in the wake of [...]

Caption: 1. AMP-ed up Top execs, broadcasters and journalists were out in full force for BBC Radio 1 broadcaster Annie Mac's AMP London conference at Moth Club with Music Week [...]

Seven years ago, Paul Oakenfold sat down with new manager Marc Marot and laid his cards on the table. They were impressive: Years of dominance as a touring DJ. The [...]

How did you land in your current role at Lost Ones? 'In 2016, I started Roniebond, a female-focused media platform turned creative agency, we hosted parties, printed an annual magazine [...]

Cat Stevens' first two albums for Island Records made the British singer-songwriter a global superstar. To commemorate each album's 50th anniversary, these two box sets bring together new remasters from [...]

The past seven days in 280 characters @TheCoronas Hey @corona beer! So what's your plan? Asking for a friend (The Coronas, artist) Thursday, March 12 @jinjinofficial Hooray!!!!! I just ate [...]

ESSENTIAL INFO RELEASES Intro (out now) LABEL Island Records/Day One Music MANAGEMENT Nick Shymansky & Nick Huggett NEXT GIG The Courtyard, London, March 6 Lola Young says there's not enough [...]

Island Records senior urban A&R manager Adele White has told Music Week that her department 'aims to penetrate culture' with its new acts. White, who was instrumental in launching Not3s [...]

US GIRLS Overtime (4AD) Meg Remy's work with US Girls is always engrossing, and the lead track from seventh LP Heavy Light is no different, powered by wandering guitar and [...]

TEAM Easy Life Management: Ollie Slaney A&R: Jack Greengrass/James Talbut (Island Records) Marketing: Charlie Smith (Island Records) National Radio: Phil Witts (Island Records) PR: Beth Drake/Rob Chute (Toast Press) TV: [...]

@maisiehpeters A cover girl!!!!! Thank u @MusicWeek (Maisie Peters, artist) Monday, January 20 @TwinTings I've met some amazing people through music. Thank God. I've also met some boneheads. Thank God [...]

Island Records president Louis Bloom has told Music Week Sports Team are on the way to breaking big thanks to 'being part of the conversation with their community'. The London-based [...]

Cause And Effect Peak Chart Position: No.2 Label: Island Management: Beth Warren/Adam Tudhope/Calum Mew/Eleanor Wilson (Everybody's) A&R: Louis Bloom/Jack Greengrass (Island Records) Marketing: Guillermo Ramos/Sam Flynn/Charlie Smith/Sam Lunn/Lois Freedman (Island [...]

Island Records president Louis Bloom has spoken to Music Week about the label's ambitions for a 'massive' album from breakthrough act Dermot Kennedy. The Irish artist's debut, Without Fear, is [...]

This week 30 years ago... TOP STORY ISLAND IN THE SUN PolyGram acquired Island Records for [pounds sterling]180 million following a months-long bidding war. Explaining his decision to sell, Island [...]

Island Records saw an unprecedented period of success, with tracks topping 'just about every UK chart'. The sales boom was largely attributed to Bob Marley, whose Legend best of had [...]

TEAM Catfsh And The Bottlemen Management: Marcus Russell/Alec McKinlay (Ignition Management) President/A&R: Louis Bloom (Island Records) Marketing: Natasha Mann/Guillermo Ramos/Charlie Smith (Island Records) Digital Marketing: Will Beardmore (Island Records)/Gabi Nicot-Berenger [...]

Island Records president Louis Bloom has told Music Week that the label 'fought hard' to sign Ella Eyre. Eyre was unsigned during her recent features on hit singles. Answerphone (Parlophone) [...]

Island Records execs and Catfish And The Bottlemen's manager have told Music Week that the band are well placed to crack the US with their third album. The Balance, released [...]

Nick Jonas reported details behind his upcoming North American solo tour. The NICK JONAS 'LIVE IN CONCERT' TOUR, produced exclusively by Live Nation, will kick off on September 6 as [...]

Nick Jonas is set to host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, live from L.A.'s Forum for the first time on Saturday, March 28, (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for [...]

The UK's fifth Ultimate Seminar saw a host of talent and professionals from across the musical spectrum descend upon the University of Westminster to inspire the next generation of music [...]

Island Records is backing an unorthodox chart star as a priority in 2015: spoken word artist George The Poet. The 23-year-old artist (pictured), real name George Mpanga, was last week [...]

MUSIC GATEWAY: Music Gateway has developed new project management software called The Private Network, with Island Records Dance and Notting Hill Publishing among its clients. According to the company, the [...]

ISLAND IN THE SUN Island Records recently turned the magical Osea island into a 24-hour, music-filled, sun drenched getaway for 500 invited guests across all sections of the music media. [...]

The word confusing doesn't quite cut it when interviewing a pair of twin brothers. Especially when said interview is being conducted over the telephone. And when their names are Alex [...]

GOING FOR BROCO Don Broco have signed to Sharptone Records, a new US label, which is part of the Nuclear Blast group. The band, who are represented by Raw Power [...]

Here is a partial list of the 48th annual Grammy Award nominations. For a complete list, including nominees in the classical, composing/arranging, surround sound and music video categories, visit grammy.com. [...]