Editorial STUFF
Tunes don't come more ripe than when they are sung by our immensely talented than our multitalented/multifaceted soul superstar John Legend...We keep up the interview pace with star after star from the now, the then AND the not too-distant future! As we bring you a rich mix which includes; Wretch 32, Craig David, Charlie Wilson, Billy Ocean, Brand New Heavies, Rudimental, Valerie June, Sugar Hill Gang, Mikill Pane, Beth Hart and Lisa Stansfield...Our expert columnists are on hand to share their passion for the genres they enthuse and excel in, they include; Snowboy (Funk & Jazz), Richard Sealing (Northern Soul), Bigger (R&B), Ralph Tee (Modern Soul), Shortee Blitz (Hip-Hop) Simon Redley (Blues), Frank Elson (Northern Soul) and Ben Lovett (House & Dance)…our amazing eight search for the best new releases, bring you news of re-releases + keep you bang up-to-date with what is happening in their scene….what more could you ask for? ...Well how about a festival round-up to spice things up and a few competitions thrown in for good measure - you could win a copy of the truly outstanding Charlie Wilson "Love, Charlie" album - we have 5 to give away, UK grime doesn't get any better than "This Is UK Grime Vol.3" - we have 5 copies to give away AND you will get a chance to win tickets to catch legendary latin infused, Grammy award winning Santana in action in July at a venue of your choice. Just time to mention our "hotter than July" issue, out Friday Friday July 5th...and don't forget we up-date this website daily!B&S
Win show tickets + a meet and greet with Lisa Stansfield
Brit winning, 20 million selling comeback Queen Lisa Stansfield makes a VERY welcome return to the spotlight this year and we give you the chance to catch her in concert and meet her at a venue of your choice...
read moreWin Classic Tabu Records Re-issued albums
Tabu Records defined an era in R&B which ran from the late 1970s well into the ’90s...we have been lucky enough to be given the first 4 Tabu Records re-issues to in turn give away to you...
John Legend: Return of the Legend
Pete Lewis talks to multi-million-selling singer/songwriter John Legend about his new, long-awaited fourth solo album “Love In The Future”, which is executive-produced by John himself alongside Dave Tozer and Kanye West
Lisa Stansfield: World Get Ready
Lisa Stansfield is back! ...and how pleased we are to see (and hear her)...with a UK tour, a staring role in a British film and new material to air...Editor Lee Tyler has a million and one questions to ask, including where have you been?
Wretch 32: 32…1 Fire!
Editor Lee Tyler catches-up with rap/grime superstar Wretch 32...With a fresh Wretch banger about to hit the airwaves, new album ready to go and the whole process to discuss...this should be an action packed affair...
Charlie Wilson: Charlie Said...
With new album "Love, Charlie" hitting the dizzy heights of #1 in the R&B charts stateside, and rightly so, it's now time for Charlie Wilson to check-in this side of the pond as B&S gives a big welcome to Uncle Charlie...
Hart To Heart
"Simon Redley's Bluesville" is our regular look at the blues, by experienced journalist and photographer Simon Redley. In the May/June issue of the magazine, he devotes his entire column to just one artist. The incomparable Beth Hart.
Craig David: Re-ee-wind
Pete Lewis chats to multi-million-selling UK R&B superstar Craig David about his upcoming world tour and soon-come sixth studio album...
The Brand New Heavies: Call In The Heavies
Pete Lewis interviews The Brand New Heaviest’ three founder-members, as the organic Brit-funk quartet this month release their new album “Forward!”
Mikill Pane: No Pane, No Gain
Simon Redley homes in on first class interview with a fresh UK talent who we believe will be HUUUUGE in the not too distant future...his name is Mikill Pane...all we can say is "watch this space!"
Valeria June: Flaming June
B&S' Simon Redley hits the road to capture a first class interview with Blues goddess Valerie June - as June completes a supporting role in a series of sold out dates, we go ringside to capture this very special talent...
James Taylor Quartet: Ronnie Scotts, London, 20/03/13
Jazz, soul, funk music (call it what you will) and incomparable musicianship just go inseparably hand in hand. There is no substitute or short cuts in gaining this vast experience, the likes of which JTQ have in droves...
Georgie Fame: Ronnie Scotts, London 17/04/13
Georgie is a one-off! ...and Ronnie Scotts know this...that's why they have a long standing relationship with THE master - not just because he has been a permanent fixture on the British jazz scene for longer than most can remember...
The Brand New Heavies: KOKO, London 10/05/13
The Brand New Heavies had come to promote another outstanding funk filled affair while giving a welcome airing of their esteemed catalogue of cooool…Camden's KOKO was the place to be on this equally cool Friday evening in May...
