This February, BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra will throw open its doors for a whole month for Access All Areas, giving listeners unprecedented access both on air, via bbc.co.uk/radio1 and social media to what goes on at the world-famous radio stations. Kicking off on Monday 4th February with Ask Us Anything, the first day of Access All Areas will see a number of Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra DJs, staff, ce... »
The BBC is further cementing its role as the UK’s biggest provider of music broadcasting with the announcement of a raft of new content and initiatives. A digital drive in 2013 will take audiences closer than ever before to the heart of music on the BBC – with viewers and listeners able to tune into major music events with a greater range and depth. Harnessing digital technology Building on the su... »
The flagship event BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will return in May, heading to Derry~Londonderry and for the first time will be extended to three days. The extravaganza will kick off on Friday 24 May, where there will be a day focused on dance music and BBC Radio 1Xtra plus the usual two huge days of big name acts and fresh new music on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May. As announced on The Breakfast Sho... »
CHARLIE WINSTON New Album ‘Running Still’ Out 28 January 2013 on Real World Records In advance of the release of Charlie Winston’s ‘Running Still’ in the UK next week, Real World Records are giving away an exclusive version of one of the album’s stand out tracks – the poignant and touching ‘Lift Me Gently’: www.charliewinston.com www.facebook.com/ch... »
This Thursday some of the artists and bands to watch in 2013, including Disclosure, A$AP Rocky, Palma Violets, Mallory Knox, Laura Mvula, King Krule and The 1975 performed at Radio 1’s Future Festival at the legendary BBC Maida Vale studios. »
Sukh Debut Single ‘Kings’ Out January 28th www.iamsukh.com ‘It recalls the more pastoral, up beat moments of Sufjan Stevens with a country tinge that is informed by Neil Young (think ‘Harvest’) and even less hip names such as Cat Stevens. It seems that the Manchester artist is confident enough to write songs – great big, hulking things which groan under the weight of the emotion ... »
Yesterday Jameela Jamil became the first female solo presenter of Radio 1’s Official Chart show, for the first time in the Chart Shows 60 Year history. Before the show Jameela said of her show: “They are changing it slightly and tailoring it more to my personality. They’ll be more interviews and features throughout.” Her first heart racing moments can be seen here.. You can now listen to Jam... »
NEW ALBUM ‘ANGELS WITHOUT WINGS’ OUT FEBRUARY 18TH 2013 ON NAVIGATOR RECORDS ‘Angels Without Wings’ is an album of original compositions glowing with special guests from the worlds of folk, pop, rock and bluegrass. Featuring collaborations with Mark Knopfler, King Creosote, Jerry Douglas, Tim O’Brien, Karine Polwart, Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) Julie Fowlis and more “A voice that’s both a... »
Final consolidated data just released for all of 2012 reveals that BBC One had a record breaking year. 2012 proved to be an unprecedented year for the channel; BBC One brought Britain together for extraordinary events and unmissable programmes all of which helped it achieve record growth in both peak and all hours share. The strength of the channel across the whole year ensured that BBC One was th... »
The band, made up of three sisters – Danielle, 23, Alana, 21 and Este, 26 – have been described as ‘R&B, pop and classic rock-inspired’ and they’ve already begun to develop a considerable following after spending the latter part of 2012 touring with Mumford & Sons in the US and then Florence And The Machine on her UK tour. 2013 UK tastemakers including DJs, critics and bloggers voted... »