Adam Bainbridge, aka Kindness, releases his debut long player today, ‘World, You Need a Change of Mind’, taking in a diverse array of influences – from New York disco to arthouse funk, via smooth R&B and off-kilter pop.

Adele's popularity on both sides of the Atlantic was reaffirmed once again as she won multiple awards at both the Grammys and the Brits - including a hat trick of three of the most prestigious Grammy's and the prized Mastercard British Album Of The Year at the Brits.

The Nottingham five piece prepare to release their new single ‘Two Devils’ in March, and if you haven’t yet heard the sounds emanating from these talented young chaps, it’s time to get acquainted with their sharp, slick artrock pop.

Bastille began life as a one man band, the project of singer / songwriter Dan Smith, until in mid 2010 Bastille grew three extra members and became a fully-fledged four piece, making "pop music that had some integrity" and strumming their sunny melodies everywhere from Glastonbury to a canal boat.

Not content with redefining dance music, The Chemical Brothers recently decided to turn their hand to redefining cinema. Think you’re in for a quiet night out with a family sized bucket of popcorn? Think again...

Enter Shikari’s third studio album ‘A Flash Flood of Colour’ entered the UK charts at No. 4 this week, and was enthusiastically received by both the band's fans and the music press, with NME describing 'A Flash Flood of Colour' as Enter Shikari's 'defining statement'.

Irving Berlin was one of the greatest American composers and songwriters of the last century, with over 1,200 songs and a host of Broadway musicals and Hollywood films to his name. Decades later his songs remain as relevant now as they ever were.

Sting is set to become a Fellow of the Ivors Academy – the highest honour it can bestow.  He will receive the award at The Ivors ceremony on 18th May in London.