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1 week ago | prsformusic.com | Thomas Smith

Yungblud has never been afraid of taking a big swing. The 27-year-old musician, born and raised in Doncaster, is one of the UK’s most charismatic young performers with songs that tackle weighty topics: gun ownership in the US; stories of sexual assault; the battle for trans rights; finding yourself in an ever-darkening world. Two UK number one albums — Weird! (2020) and Yungblud (2022) — and a festival in his own name would suggest that his candour has resonated far and wide.

3 weeks ago | prsformusic.com | Rhys Buchanan

As festival season gets into full swing, June is always alive with opportunities for songwriters and composers. This year sees a wealth of creative openings, from the first-ever edition of SXSW London through to The Ivors Academy opening entries for this year’s Ivors Classical Awards. Here’s five key opportunities for music creators to get stuck into in June.

1 month ago | prsformusic.com | Hollie Geraghty

If there’s one artist you can count on to keep it real when it comes to the music industry, it’s Self Esteem. The Rotherham-born artist, real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor, has released three acclaimed solo albums — including 2025’s A Complicated Woman — landed herself BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominations, and performed a leading role in a West End show, all while making a name for herself as one of the most honest voices in pop, both on and off the stage.

1 month ago | prsformusic.com | Jim Ottewill

Having transcended the nightclubs, several radio-friendly dance music tracks came to soundtrack the summer of 2000. Sonia Clarke — AKA singer, producer and DJ Sonique — was among those dazzling success stories, gatecrashing the charts with It Feels So Good. ‘I’ve never been overly confident face to face,’ she tells M 25 years on. ‘I’m actually quite shy and awkward, but I do feel I can express myself through songwriting.

1 month ago | prsformusic.com | Rhys Buchanan

As we head into the busy summer period, the music industry is abuzz with activity — making this the perfect time for songwriters to take advantage of the ample opportunities on offer. There’s a plethora of openings in May for music creators of all levels, from getting involved in such tastemaking new music festivals as The Great Escape to attending prestigious industry summits and networking events. Here’s five opportunities for songwriters to get stuck into in May.