Ding Ding Round 7 and the sparring between artists continues with Lydia Murdock versus Michael Jackson. 'Billie Jean', the second single from Michael Jackson's Grammy Award-winning album, Thriller, is iconic for not only its craftsmanship but the accompanying music video. Released in 1983 the song is said to be about groupies who used to hang... Continue Reading →
This week BAFTA Award winning Voice Over Artist, Claire Anderson, shares her choice of albums that changed her life. Claire's distinctive warm voice can be heard on adverts for Sky, John Lewis, ITV, Audi, Liz Earle and Warner Brothers to name a few. Presenter of the Late Lounge, her chilled out show has delighted fans... Continue Reading →
What do you get when you cross a Classical composer, Hip-hop producer and a House DJ with a Singer/Songwriter? Answer a Willy Wonka musical emporium of hits by the collective known as PREP.
There's something intriguing about the music created by London trio Iron Islands, that Musicvein had to catch up with Martin Andrew of the band to find out more. MV: Tell us more about Iron Islands, How did it all begin for you guys? II: "I met Al (bass player) around 12/13 years ago as he played in... Continue Reading →
Her sublime vocals once provided the perfect backdrop for RnB Queen India Arie, collaborated with Eric Roberson and Snarky Puppy but now Chantae Cann takes centre stage as she embarks on her own pilgrimage with album ‘Journey To Golden’ and a pit stop in the UK. MV: Chantae, I’ve just had my feet up chilling out... Continue Reading →
In 2011, Alisiana Isufaj made it to the semi-finals of The Voice Albania. It was the first time the show had been filmed in the country and the young starlet fought hard to earn a place in front of industry experts. Now a few years on with experience and confidence under her belt, Alisiana is... Continue Reading →
It's been over a year since UK Soul group Damage were on the Big Reunion TV show after which a tour followed. Now the lads have been asked to take part in the iconic Jazz Cafe's 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Musicvein caught up with Andrez, Rahsaan, Noel and Jade to talk Big Reunion, New Music and The... Continue Reading →
It's not every day in a journalists life that you get to interview people of musical royalty, so when I was asked to interview Michael Williams of The Drifters I hop, skipped and jumped at the chance. Musicvein caught up with Michael during sound check of the 'Unforgettable' stage show he was starring in at Melton... Continue Reading →
Now hands up everyone who loves 80's music, and I'm not talking the electro-pop 'Don't you want me baby' kind of vibe but the comforting sounds of Stevie Wonder, Karyn White, Prince, Michael Jackson, Peabo Bryson, Bobby Brown and Shalamar - need I go on? Well let me introduce you all to the latest UK... Continue Reading →
