Tag Archives: Michael Kiwanuka

What Was on ‘Doctor Who’ Star Matt Smith’s iPod in 2012? Have a Listen.

By staff | Posted on December 21st, 2012

'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith (Photo: Ian West/PA)

A true music connoisseur, Doctor Who‘s Matt Smith was kind enough to spend several minutes with us scrolling through his iPod and highlighting the tracks and albums he loved this past year. Certainly, he has embraced quite a few ...

Mercury Prize Nominee Plans to Take A Break

By Brigid Brown | Posted on September 13th, 2012

Plan B performs at the iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse in London. (Photo via AP)

Plan A was to make a film, record an album, and get his name out there. Now that that plan has been implemented, Plan B, the rapper, is now making a “Plan B” in light of his success.

WATCH: All of the 2012 Mercury Music Prize Nominees in One Place

By staff | Posted on September 12th, 2012

The Maccabees pose for a snap at the 2012 Mercury Prize launch party. (AP)

Mercury Music Prize, now the Barclaycard Mercury Prize, has released the shortlist of nominations. Take a listen to a single from each of the nominated albums. The winnner will be announced on November 1.

Michael Kiwanuka on the Summer of London

By staff | Posted on June 15th, 2012

Michael Kiwanuka is one of the hottest exports from London this year: the folk-soul artist, whose sound recalls Bill Withers, won the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll, indicating the media and industry’s investment in his success. ...

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Kiwanuka Performs Live on the Brit List

By staff | Posted on March 16th, 2012

No other British newcomer this year has arrived with as much fanfare as Michael Kiwanuka, the London-born singer-songwriter who won BBC’s highly competitive Sound of 2012 poll highlighting promising music newcomers. His earthy ...