Under the Spotlight – Celebrating Our Incredible Female Artists!
This month we’ve already celebrated International Women’s Day, so for the rest of March we’re turning our attention to the incredible female artists we have the honour of working with all year long!
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: EARTH, WIND & FIRE
With a whole host of new playlists, channels and features approaching to celebrate the band’s fiftieth anniversary, our Artist of the Month for September is the mighty Earth, Wind & Fire.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH – PRIMAL SCREAM
With this year marking the 30th anniversary of the epoch-defining ‘Loaded’, our artist of the month for August are the evergreen party starters, Primal Scream.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: AC/DC
With the mightiest metal masterpiece of them all, ‘Back In Black’, celebrating its 40th birthday this month, AC/DC are our artists of the month for July.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: MANIC STREET PREACHERS
With a new deluxe edition of seminal second album ‘Gold Against The Soul’ on its way this month, our Artists of the Month for June are the Manic Street Preachers.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH – BOB DYLAN
Fifty five years on from his domination of the UK album chart with five albums in the top twenty, and with the Nobel Laureate once again releasing new music with ‘Murder Most Foul’ and ‘I Contain Multitudes’, our Artist of the Month for May is the one and only Bob Dylan.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Prince
Following our recent collaborations with the great one’s Estate, and with more on the way, we’re rather more than proud to announce that our Artist of the Month for February is Prince.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: DEPECHE MODE
With the career-spanning, epic box set ‘MODE’ released this month, we revisit the legacy of one of the most innovative bands in musical history. Depeche Mode are our Artist of the Month for January.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: WHAM!
With the new RomCom ‘Last Christmas’ out now in theaters, our Artist of the Month for the Yuletide season; the pop colossus that is Wham!
Read moreArtist of the Month: The Clash
As a very special edition of 1979’s ‘London Calling’ hits the shelves, and the accompanying exhibition is due to open at the Museum of London, punk legends The Clash are our Artist of the Month for November.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Leonard Cohen
With a new album, ‘Thanks For The Dance’, recently announced, we remember the life and genius of Leonard Cohen, our Artist of the Month for October.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: JEFF BUCKLEY
With the amazing ‘Grace’ turning twenty five this year, we’re proud to celebrate the work of Jeff Buckley, our Artist of the Month for September.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: FOO FIGHTERS
With the ‘Foo Files’ digital releases delving deeply into the band’s history, a new series of ‘Live At Wembley’ videos hitting the internet and epoch-defining sets at Reading & Leeds taking place in a few weeks, the incomparable Foo Fighters are our artist of the month for August.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: GEORGE MICHAEL
As that all-conquering paean to infidelity and heartbreak, ‘Careless Whisper’, marks its 35th anniversary we celebrate one of the most groundbreaking and versatile artists of the modern age. Mr George Michael…
Read moreArtist of the Month: Billy Joel
He just turned 70 but our Artist of the Month for June shows no sign of slowing down. With a series of massive shows this month, including a date at Wembley Stadium, it’s Mr Billy Joel.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Primal Scream
With one of the most powerful, diverse single catalogues in the history of rock – ‘Maximum Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Singles’ due out this month – our Artist of the Month for May is the unutterably incomparable Primal Scream.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Hall & Oates
With their first UK shows in five long years kicking off in just a few weeks time, Daryl Hall and John Oates are our Artists of the Month for April.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Billy Ocean
As Pop’s Premier Party Patriarch prepares to undertake yet another superb series of shows, we celebrate Billy Ocean, our Artist of the Month for March
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: PREFAB SPROUT
With their newly re-mastered album, ‘I Trawl The Megahertz’ out now, pop perfectionists Prefab Sprout are our Artists of the Month for February.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Bruce Springsteen
As his unmissable, ground breaking one man show ‘Springsteen On Broadway’ streams on Netflix, The Boss is our Artist of the Month for January.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Manic Street Preachers
With the ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ 20 Year Collectors’ Edition released on December 7th, our final Artist of the Month of 2018 is Manic Street Preachers.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: PAUL SIMON
With ‘In The Blue Light’ released this month, and with his final tour coming to a close, our Artist of the Month for September is perhaps the greatest contributor to the American Songbook, Paul Simon.
Read moreArtist of the Month: The Script
Ten years since their rulebook-defying, multi-platinum eponymous debut, The Script are our Artists of the Month for August.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Teenage Fanclub
With a new tour and a comprehensive set of vinyl reissues on the way, our Artist of the Month for July is cult alt. rock Glaswegian outfit Teenage Fanclub…
Read moreArtist of the Month – Ray Davies
As the former Kinks frontman turns his eyes back stateside on ‘Our Country: Americana Act II’, out June 29, we present Ray Davies, our Artist of the Month for June…
Read moreArtist of the Month: Bruce Springsteen
As we revisit one of The Boss’ most urgent, powerful eras, our artist of the month for May is the one and only Bruce Springsteen.
Read moreTOP TEN DREAM SONGS
Far too prolific to have a single signature tune, ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ is nonetheless the track our Artists of the Month, Eurythmics, are perhaps best known for. but it wasn’t the first or last song about the popular nocturnal hallucinations. Here’s our dreams top ten…
Read moreArtist of the Month: Eurythmics
There are few bands that have not only come to define a decade, but also to transcend it, with music that’s inarguably timeless. Ladies and gentlemen, our Artists of the Month for March: Annie Lenox and Dave Stewart. Eurythmics.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Toto
Legendary authors of countless Rock Classics and with brand new music surfacing shortly, our Artist of the month for February is the one and only ToTo…
Read moreArtist of the Month – Jeff Wayne
40 years on from perhaps his greatest masterpiece – and in the year that will see War of The Worlds return to UK stages as well as turntables worldwide – we’re celebrating the orchestral genius of Jeff Wayne.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Adam Ant
For teaching a generation that ridicule is nothing to be scared of. Ladies & Gentlemen. Our December Artist of the Month. Adam Ant.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Roy Orbison
Joining forces with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the late Roy Orbison releases ‘A Love So Beautiful’, a re-scored collection of classics from his inimitable songbook. We couldn’t be prouder to name America’s Maestro our Artist of the Month.
Read moreARTIST OF THE MONTH: GEORGE MICHAEL
One of the most groundbreaking, inventive and entertaining artists of the modern era, George Michael was also one of a handful of stars to successfully walk the line from Pop Sensation to Critically Acclaimed Artist.
For these and countless other reasons, George Michael is our Artist of the Month.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Spandau Ballet
With the seminal ‘Through The Barricades’ celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, the peerless Spandau Ballet are our artists of the month for September. Plus you can win a a pair of tickets to Spandau Ballet’s Through the Barricades Remastered/Revisited documentary screening and live Q&A on 12th September at The Soho Hotel.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Elvis Presley
This month, we join the world in celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley. The King is our Artist of the Month.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Billy Ocean
Join us as we look back on one of the most incredible careers in pop…
Read moreArtist of the Month: Foo Fighters
As Foo Fighters prepare to headline one of the biggest stages of them all, we’re proud to crown Dave Grohl and co our Artist of the Month for June.
Read moreArtist of the Month – Ray Davies
With his ‘Americana’ album out now, our Artist of the Month is Kinks frontman and international treasure, Ray Davies…
Read moreArtist of the Month: Manic Street Preachers
Is it really 10 years since the release of Manic Street Preachers’ eighth studio album and muscular return to form, ‘Send Away The Tigers’? The Manics are our Artist of the Month for April.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Bob Dylan
As one of the most original, influential and culturally fascinating artists to have emerged in the 20th century, the man born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota in 1941 has also proved to be one of its most divisive…
Read More...‘This Time It’s Personal’ – Track by Track
Dr John Cooper Clarke and The Stranglers’ Hugh Cornwell run down ‘This Time It’s Personal’ – out now – one track at a time…
Read moreArtist of the Month: Dr John Cooper Clarke & Hugh Cornwell
Affectionately known as ‘The Bard of Salford’, performance poet John Cooper Clarke’s career has spanned some 40 years…
Read moreSix Jeff Buckley videos you shouldn’t miss
Jeff Buckley is our Artist of the Month throughout March. This week we uncover 6 great videos that shed a new light on our hero.
Read moreJeff Buckley – ‘I Know It’s Over’ Video
Watch the video for ‘I Know It’s Over’…
Read moreJeff Buckley’s Record Collection
Take a look at Jeff Buckley’s musical influences…
Read more‘Janis: Little Girl Blue’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Discover more about the Original Soundtrack…
Read moreAn intro to Janis Joplin (with playlists)
An intro to Janis Joplin’s biggest track and an insight into the 60’s with these 2 ultimate playlists
Read more4 great Janis Joplin performances
Here are 4 rare and amazing performances from our Artist of the Month
Read more10 things you need to know about Janis Joplin
To celebrate the release of the film ‘Janis: Little Girl Blue’, Janis Joplin is our Artist of the Month for February.
Read moreJeff Buckley: Cover-to-Cover
A Run Down Of Buckley’s Covers
Read moreBob Dylan: watch outraged fans at his first electric shows in England (1966)
Bob Dylan: 3 track preview
Listen to 3 tracks from the forthcoming Bootleg series now!
Read moreVideo of the week: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan’s 5th album “Bringing It All Back Home” was released in 1965 and was half acoustic half electric. What’s the story behind this artwork?
Read moreBob Dylan: more info on The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series vol. 12
‘Bob Dylan – The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol 12’ is a deluxe 6CD anthology that will be released on November 6th.
Read moreVan Morrison: his greatest live performances
Did you not get a chance to see him live in Cyprus Avenue earlier this month? Then we’ve got a surprise for you…
Read moreVan Morrison: 3 more deep-dive playlists
Last week, we brought to you 4 ultimate playlists… This week we give you 3 new playlists to rediscover overarching themes from the Van Morrison catalogue.
Read moreVan Morrison: the ultimate playlists
An intro to Van Morrison’s amazing catalogue with these 4 ultimate playlists.
Read moreVan-atics from all over the world fly to Cyprus Avenue…
11 reasons why you should listen to Van Morrison right now
Stop everything you’re doing and join the club of very famous Van-atics!
Read moreSee Paul Young’s Life In Music
Discover Paul Young’s life in music, from his influences to favourite live shows…
Read morePaul Young Playlists
Don’t miss out on Paul Young’s Top Tracks and Ultimate Setlist playlists…
Read moreArtist of the month: Van Morrison
In the UK alone, Van Morrison has earned over 20 top 20 albums, including an astounding 13 which were top 10… Van Morrison is our artist of the month for September!
Read morePaul Young on Top of The Pops
Paul Young is one of the 80s biggest stars. Let’s take a look back at his performances on Top of the Pops…
Read more10 Things You Need To Know About Paul Young
Paul Young became one of the 80s biggest pop stars, but how many of these facts do you know?
Read more10 Miles: An annotated guide
Federico tells us the story of Miles Davis, with 10 chosen tracks which form “the ultimate soundtrack to a large part of the 20th century”.
Read moreArtist of the Month: Sharing The Love For Miles
There are many miles of love for Miles Davis’ recently released Bootleg 4 reissue…
Read more5 brilliant Foo Fighters videos
Sadly the Foos won’t be playing Glastonbury this year, but here are our top 5 favourite videos of the band, including funny Dave Grohl moments…
Read moreThe ultimate Foo Fighters set list
Time to revise all your classics before Glastonbury with the ultimate playlist
Read more20 things you need to know about Foo Fighters
They’ve been going for 20 years and headlining Glastonbury this month… How many of these facts did you know?
Read moreArtist of the Month: Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters are our artist of the month. Gearing up to headline Glastonbury, the band are set to have a great summer and have lots more to come.
Read moreMiles Davis: At Newport Bootleg Vol 4.
Big news from the Miles Davis camp…
Read more5 brilliant Leonard Cohen videos
We’ve selected 5 videos you have to watch!
Read more19 essential songs from Leonard Cohen
Every month at Legacy HQ, we will be picking essential tracks from our Artist of the Month in this brand new playlist.
Read more12 things you need to know about Leonard Cohen
Did you know our Artist of the Month turned his life around aged 32? Have you ever heard ‘Hallelujah’ in hebrew?
Read moreLeonard Cohen is our Artist of the Month
As his new album ‘Can’t Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour’ is released this month, we will be looking back at Leonard’s finest throughout the month of May.
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