Internationally acclaimed opera singer Rosalind Plowright was on Desert Island Discs in 1984. Over thirty years later, the mother-of-two is still performing. Here, she discusses childhood music and updates her discs…
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Family
She had a UK Top 10 hit, spent the 80s touring the world with her 12-piece band The Wilsations and later took the lead in Dusty the Musical. Mari Wilson is currently on tour but took time out to talk to The Early Hour…
Family
They’re about to release their second album and start a world tour but Rudimental’s DJ and frontman Leon Rolle – aka DJ Locksmith – took time out to talk fame and fatherhood with Annie Ridout…
Wellbeing
Need some running inspiration? We asked keen runner Elle Hankinson for her top ten workout tunes and some tips for getting out on the road. She said: “If you’ve got parenting down, running’s going to be a doddle.”
Mornings
Here’s our Sunday morning summary of the week’s most read articles, including: The Bright Company on getting a good night’s sleep, branding expert Tracy Hastain, the best tunes for 2016 breakfast listening and photographing newborns…
Mornings
If you’re looking for new music to listen to on your morning run, commute to work or to kitchen-dance to while the kids eat breakfast, here’s a round-up of the coolest tunes for 2016 by journalist and editor Emma Barlow…
Work Life
Talented songwriter and regular contributor to The Early Hour Cordelia Fellowes shares her creative process and songwriting tips…
Family
With the Big Day less than 48 hours away, journalist Emma Barlow shares six contemporary takes on Christmas classics. From The Maccabees’ Walking in the Air to Zooey Deschanel’s Christmas Day, we’ve got your Christmas music, covered…
Family
From Abba to Tove Lo, here’s a quick look at just some of the Swedish bands that have dominated the global music scene, as reviewed by journalist and editor Emma Barlow…
Work Life
Singing with Jennifer Hudson, part of seven-piece band We Used to Make Things, a regular on Dusky and Gorgon City tracks and in the House Gospel Choir, Jan-ai El Goni talks life as a vocalist…