Music In Depth

Smashing boundaries, surviving abuse and inspiring generations of musicians, Tina Turner remains one of the most impactful singers in history.

With a voice that ranged from tender vulnerability to unrestrained power, Otis Redding, the King Of Soul, demanded nothing but total respect.

Setting the bar for all who followed, Joni Mitchell turned the notion of songwriting inside out, embodying everything an artist should be. 

Arguably the most important indie band of them all, The Smiths wrote unique songs with an appeal that refuses to diminish. 

Following the unanticipated success of her debut album, Tracy Chapman has led an inspiring career for over 30 years.  

With a natural wit and ear for everyday language, Birmingham MC Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, has been the voice of real-life Britain for two decades. 

With his mix of folk-pop and rap-inspired rhymes, Ed Sheeran has rapidly become one of his generation’s most celebrated singer-songwriters. 

Catchy, well-crafted and credible, World In Motion saw New Order collaborate with the 1990 England squad, yielding an unlikely No.1.