Music Week

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Music Week

Welcome to Music Week…

QUINCY JONES 1933-2024 • When the news broke that Quincy Jones had passed away at the age of 91, the music business mourned the loss of one of its most influential figures. The legendary producer, songwriter and musician worked with stars such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many more, while his achievements also included becoming VP at Mercury Records in the early 1960s and becoming the first Black musical director for the Academy Awards. Here, in a special obituary, Music Week reflects on his incredible career…

LIAM PAYNE 1993-2024 • As a member of One Direction, Liam Payne was part of a phenomenal British music industry story. The band rose from The X Factor to become a multi-million-selling, award-winning international success, playing to adoring audiences across the globe as they redefined fandom for the modern age. Driven equally by his talent and will to succeed, he continued to influence the shape of pop during his solo career and was making music up until his tragic death on October 16. Here, Music Week pays tribute to an artist whose impact and legacy will live on…

Join the dotz: How independent UK rapper Ndotz went global with viral hit • The management and label team behind the global campaign for Embrace It discuss the single's potency on TikTok and DSPs, as well as the big US push

Heat seeking: Beggars Music to build on ‘A&R discovery’ results • Execs at the independent publisher, which represents Glass Animals’ global smash Heat Waves, reflect on 15 years in business and share hopes for new signings

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SPOTLIGHT SHINING A LIGHT ON MUSIC'S BIGGEST NAMES • The BBC Radio 3 stream Unwind launched earlier this month as an extension to the main network. Here, controller Sam Jackson explains their ambitions for the new service, reveals the station's plans to champion UK jazz and reflects on Music Week Awards recognition…

START ME UP • THE NEW COMPANIES DRIVING MUSIC'S FUTURE

IN POD WE TRUST • INSIDE THE BEST MUSIC PODCASTS

DIGITAL DISCOURSE • Deviate Digital CEO Sammy Andrews guides you through the ever-changing tech world…

MOONCHILD SANELLY • Born in Port Elizabeth, Moonchild Sanelly has been paving her way to global domination since her childhood. A tenacious artist driven by her fight to empower women worldwide, she is now gearing up to drop her most raw record yet, Full Moon. Here, the star tells her story, one that is like no other…

ESSENTIAL INFO

KEY RELEASES • The essential albums heading your way…

INCOMING • Ahead of the sixth album of Franz Ferdinand‘s two-decade career, leader Alex Kapranos holds court on his industry fears, the era of ‘indie landfill’ and the secret to longevity…

HOTSHOTS

Congratulations • TO ALL THE WINNERS AND ROLL OF HONOUR INDUCTEES AT THE WOMEN IN MUSIC AWARDS 2024

ZERO HOUR • As a band who have sold over 100 million records, Linkin Park's return is one of the biggest music stories of 2024. Not least because their eighth studio album, From Zero, is their first since the tragic passing of their iconic vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017. Here, Music Week meets the new line-up of the band, plus Warner Records and management firm Machine Shop Entertainment, to lift the lid on their bold next chapter…

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THE Music Week INTERVIEW SOPHIE KENNARD & BECCI ABBOTT BLACK • Four years after partnering to form Frame Artists, Becci Abbott Black and Sophie Kennard are basking in the glow of success,...