• Something about Sebastian Blake

    Since hearing his single ‘Red Underwear‘ a few years back, I’ve been following the movements of London bred Singer/Songwriter Sebastian Blake. Blake, who in just a few years of deciding that music was the universal path he should tread, was invited to play at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the…

  • Sam Smith – Stay With Me covered by Daniel De Bourg

    So I was sat in the hairdressers over the weekend when the beautiful song ‘Stay With Me’ by Sam Smith came on a music channel. We were all in agreement on how we loved the song until I said “I know someone who would sing this even better, if you heard Daniel De Bourg perform…

  • The Big Music Project Competition for 14-24 year olds

    The Big Music Project Competition for 14-24 year olds Are you a composer, singer-songwriter, rapper, instrumentalist, or member of a band? Are you aged between 14 and 24? Do you want a career in music? The Big Music Project is on the look-out for all talented musicians and performers right across the UK who believe…

  • Musicvein Advice Series – Radio Airplay with Helen Mayhew

    In the last installment of the Musicvein Advice Series we speak with the award winning Jazz broadcaster Helen Mayhew. Although you can tune in the Helen’s Jazz FM‘s ‘Dinner Jazz’ show 7-10pm every weeknight – I must stress that her views in the article to follow are her own and in no way associated with…

  • Mario Biondi London Show Postponed

    Mario Biondi London Show Postponed News just in: Mario Biondi’s concert which was to be held at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire on 9th June, has been postponed until 26th October 2014 (although the O2 page states 10th October) Tickets purchased are still valid and refunds are available should you not be able to make it.…

  • Musicvein Advice Series – Music Law with Martine Alan

    As when getting advice from people in authority, sometimes it’s worth getting a second opinion. So as well as having great advice for you from Elliot Chalmers of IMLA (Independent Music Law Advice) I also contacted Martine Alan another Music Lawyer to give her expert opinion on the subject of Music Law. Martine Alan decided to…

  • Musicvein Advice Series – Music Law with Elliot Chalmers of IMLA

    Over the past couple of weeks the Musicvein Advice Series has covered topics on Marketing Your Music and PR companies. This week we move onto Music Law and get the opinion from not one but TWO lawyers specializing in this area – Elliot Chalmers of IMLA (Independent Music Law Advice) and Martine Alan. Elliot Chalmers…

  • Musicvein Advice Series – PR Agencies with Monique Pennie, Purple Reign PR

    This week the Musicvein Advice Series swings by the offices of Purple Reign PR for a quick chat with owner Monique Pennie. Established in 2009 Purple Reign PR based in South East London, started off small but has quickly grown in status as a company that gets results. Working with a wealth of clients across the…

  • An Intimate Evening with Melissa James

    Sunday evening and I’m sat in a small rustic venue called the Green Note, London to catch a performance by Melissa James. With its bare brick walls, natural lighting and the crackly-pop of 50’s music sweeping across the room, there was something intimate and secretive about the setting, its small wooden tables, topped with candlelight…

  • ‘Hats’ by Incognito

    Certainly one to motivate you when getting ready for work, check out new single ‘Hats’ by the amazing Incognito. ‘Hats’ sees the honey-voiced Tony Momrelle takes lead vocals on this tune which is a must for every Summer Playlist of 2014. Taken from Incognito’s forthcoming album ‘Amplified Soul‘ all that’s left for me to say…