Industry

BBC Music, one of the most-respected outlets in the global music industry, have announced their predictions for the rising artists expected to hit the big-time during 2015. The Sound of 2015 longlist, unveiled moments ago, sees a combination of fifteen artists and groups who are...

The reluctance of a host of independent record labels to sign up for YouTube's upcoming subscription service could see works by major artists being banned from the video site, according to Sky News. The site has been accused over offering unfair terms in the contracts...

BBC Radio 1 have confirmed four brand new signings, including big name DJs Tiësto and Martin Garrix, as part of their Radio 1 Residency, previously known as In New DJ’s We Trust. The mega-DJs will also be joined by new recruits from the underground scene...

YouTube have announced the YouTube Music Awards, the site's first-ever music award show. Streamed live from New York on November 3rd, the awards ceremony, sponsored by rising car manufacturer Kia, will feature performances from Lady Gaga, Eminem and Arcade Fire, along with self-made YouTube stars...

Following Krept & Konan and Professor Green comes Gorgon City's confirmation to play at the 2014 MOBO Awards later this month. Bringing along MNEK (who's up for Best Newcomer at this year's event), the announcement of Gorgon City coincides with next week's release of their...

Rihanna's collaboration with Eminem on new track The Monster has denied One Direction the Number One slot in the British Singles Chart, as confirmed by the Official Charts Company. The song, taken from Eminem's forthcoming album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, also earned Rihanna a...

Earlier today (21st October), the 2013 Q Awards took place in London. With gongs for the likes of Biffy Clyro, Pet Shop Boys, Foals, Vampire Weekend, Ellie Goulding and Robbie Williams, the notable absence of a win for David Bowie surprised many. Bowie, whose...

Black Butter Records, one of our favourite indie labels to emerge over the past few years, has formulated a new deal with Sony Music UK. According to CMU, the label, who houses such artists as Wayward, Rudimental, Gorgon City and more, have signed with...

Iconic London club Ministry of Sound has posted an open letter to London Mayor Boris Johnson regarding the venue's continued battle to keep the area from closure. A 2011 proposal to build a 40-storey block of flats next to the club's location originally sparked fears...

Kate Garraway, Andrew Castle and Myleene Klass are to join Tina Hobley amongst others as Smooth Radio relaunches to be come the UK’s fourth largest commercial radio network. Next month, the station will relaunch with a focus toward 'Your Relaxing Music Mix', and will see...