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1 week ago | prsformusic.com | Sophie Williams

Back in February, spoken-word artist Antony Szmierek released his debut LP Service Station At The End Of The Universe — a gleaming, ambitious concept record about spiralling through the tribulations of love, loss and grief, and ultimately accepting the impermanence of life. Having already become a revered figure on the touring circuit, Antony’s album has resonated with listeners seeking solace in these increasingly troubling times; his conclusion seems to be that hope is worth fighting for.

2 weeks ago | prsformusic.com | Rhys Buchanan

For songwriters at any level, securing a music publishing deal can be career-changing. Not only do these agreements further maximise their royalties across the globe, but publishers can also help their music creators unlock new opportunities while boosting their income. But how do publishers go about building and then supporting their roster of musicians?

2 weeks ago | prsformusic.com | Felicity Martin

Master Peace wants to be the alternative kid who cracked the mainstream. ‘If [my music] can sit in the world of a Dev Hynes, Santigold or M.I.A., then that would be impressive for me,’ he tells M, typifying the ambition of the artist born Peace Okezie. Peace followed up the release of his debut album How To Make a Master Peace (which broke into the UK top 30) by picking up the prestigious Rising Star Award at The Ivors in May 2024.

3 weeks ago | prsformusic.com | Daniel Cave

Film music can often be just as memorable as the movies themselves. From the inspired inclusion of Radiohead's melancholic Talk Show Host in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet to the murderously good use of Huey Lewis and the News’ Hip to Be Square in Mary Harron’s American Psycho, the most unforgettable marriages of music and film can't ever be separated. But behind the scenes, there’s a multi-step creative process at play.

1 month ago | prsformusic.com | Jim Ottewill

‘There’s this sampled line — “That’s magic, that is” — that producer Andrew Weatherall [added to the remix] which captures the track’s essence,’ Richard Norris astutely tells M about The Grid’s Floatation, which turns 35 this year. Written by Richard along with his bandmate Dave Ball (who initially found fame as one half of Soft Cell), Floatation went on to become one of The Grid’s most important creations and a bonafide Ibiza Balearic classic.