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...
Win Tickets to the Street Sounds Summer Ball
The date; June 22nd, the place; Coronet, the event; the Street Sounds Summer Ball...an event choc full of quality artists including; Rose Royce, Crown Heights Affair, Sugarhill Gang & Fonda Rae - win tickets here...
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...
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...
Mikill Pane: No Pane, No Gain
Simon Redley hones 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!"
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!”
By The Rivers: “By The Rivers” (Kompyla Records)
"By The Rivers" have friends in high places, having toured huge arenas with The Specials. They have also shared the stage with Maxi Priest, John Holt, The Beat, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and The Buzzcocks.
Walter Trout: “Luther’s Blues.” (Provogue)
The late US blues man Luther Allison was signed to Motown in 1972 for three albums, the only blues artist on the label. Luther made over a dozen albums in Europe too. Walter Trout pays tribute to him on his first ever covers record.
