Interviews ‘I’m not going to get embarrassed or feel awkward if someone begins weeping when they start talking about a story that becomes a song. If they start to cry, I don’t try to stop that.’ Dan Wilson, co-writer of Someone Like You and many other award-winning songs over the last 20 years, reflects on his time as an artist, why he's happier behind the scenes and never ruling out the waltz option
Interviews Key Songs In The Life Of… Joe Kentish The President of Warner Records UK discusses the songs and artists that have influenced his life and career to date
Interviews Key Songs in the Life of… Denzyl Feigelson The founder of Platoon (and AWAL, and a key architect of Graceland), Denzyl Feigelson, maps out his life and career in seven songs
Interviews Key Songs In The Life Of… Caron Veazey Pharrell's former manager, co-founder of the BMAC and founder of Something in Common selects seven tracks to tell the story of her life so far...
Interviews ‘When we show the artist something they don’t remember, and it all comes back to them. We get to witness that moment, that’s precious for us – and that’s also when we know the fans are going to lose their minds.’ Aviator talks 15 years of working with legends, taming the wild west and why the industry isn't prepared for a boomer-based digital tsunami
Interviews Teddy Riley on what it’s like to create a genre, write with Michael Jackson and nearly lose it all The two-time Grammy winner talks new jack swing, Dangerous, My Prerogative, the key to collaboration and how the threat of jail can focus the mind
News TikTok sponsors Independent Label category as countdown to A&R Awards continues Short-form video giant joints the party by backing super-competitive category at next month's big night
Interviews ‘It’s an absolute balance of quality and taste with serious commercial ability.’ Polydor's Ben Mortimer reflects on his first 12 months as the label’s sole President, as well as Polydor’s DNA, and much more…
News Vevo sponsors A&R Awards category dedicated to artists on brink of breakthrough Global music video network presents future-focused category at here-before-you-know-it A&R Awards
News Centtrip joins growing list of sponsors for next month’s A&R Awards Long-term supporter returns to back Management Company category at this year's big night
News Luminate announced as sponsor of Major Label category at A&R Awards Leading data and insight company backs Major Label battle at next month's big night
Interviews ‘It seemed very daring at the time – and it was.’ Sir Tim Rice talks about making Jesus Christ Superstar, his partnership with Andrew Lloyd Webber, working with Elton and writing for Elvis...
News YouTube Shorts sponsors Manager of the Year category at A&R Awards Short-form video platform backs management showdown at UK industry's elite awards night
News PPL to sponsor A&R Awards category celebrating behind-the-scenes linchpins Fast-growing collection society supports award for 'the glue of the A&R department'
Interviews Key Songs In The Life Of… Justin Kalifowitz Downtown's founder reflects on the songs that have helped shape his life and career