Backstage

As part of our ongoing partnership with YouTube channel Ont'Sofa, we recently invited down up-and-coming singer/songwriter Gareth Esson for the next instalment of our Stagedoor Sessions series of acoustics. Performing a wonderful stripped-back cover of John Legend's iconic Ordinary People, Esson's emotionally-soulful vocals made for...

For the next episode in our Stagedoor Sessions series of acoustic performances, we welcomed down Andy Jordan (of Made In Chelsea fame) last week, who belted out an impressive rendition of his new single, Geography as part of our ongoing alliance with YouTube channel...

Regular Stagedoor FM readers may have noticed we've been showing a lot of love for YouTube channel Ont'Sofa recently, and there's a good reason behind this (besides the fact the team there are made up of some jolly-good chaps!). Earlier in the year, we forged...

Following on from his impressive debut album Ineffable (reviewed last month, here), we caught up with British bass/garage producer DJ Q to understand more about which other producers have stood out for him in the past, alongside the iconic tracks that have made their...

Whilst many families are looking forward to the upcoming four-day Easter break, this Saturday (19th April) brings an additional aura of excitement for music fans - Record Store Day is almost upon us! Arguably one of the most exciting, and anticipated dates in any...

Following yesterday's unveiling of his collaboration with Blonde on Foolish, we caught up with young British vocalist Ryan Ashley, who's let us in on his six most influential songs that have influenced his forthcoming debut album. The as-yet-untitled album (still yet to receive an official...

Following the release of their debut EP Enemies In The Dance earlier this week, dance collaborators Spoils & Monkey Wrench have given us an inside-look at their Top 10 tracks that are currently shuffling in their headphones. Take a listen to all the tracks below,...

In celebration of the recent release of Katy B's sophomore album Little Red (reviewed here), our good friends over at Katy's PR agency have supplied us with three copies of the new LP to give away to our UK readers. Check out how you...

Almost 20 years ago, a genre of music started to emerge, one that eventually defined the sound of a unique spin on house and electro. UK Garage, or 'UKG' as it was often called by its religious following (particularly in London), characterised the youth...

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