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Loving the Summertime Blues
We all have a good idea in our head of what a summer song sounds like. But if you think deeply about the songs that soundtrack your summer, you will probably come up with quite a surprising playlist. We know we did.
Bowers & Wilkins Sound System Helps British Music Make its Mark at SXSW 2023
This year, Bowers & Wilkins partnered with the British Music Embassy to support a weeklong showcase of the UK’s hottest emerging artists at the world-renowned SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
In Conversation with Keith Jopling: The Art of...
Bowers & Wilkins is a pioneer in delivering True Sound to music lovers worldwide, allowing them to hear exactly what the artist intended. In the same vein, Keith Jopling, a music industry professional with a lifelong passion for music, gives world-class artists a platform to share their career experiences and perspectives via his carefully curated podcast – The Art of Longevity.
Our favourite 22 albums of 2022
2022 was a great year for music in general, and the album in particular. It was a year of sensational debuts from acts as diverse as Wet Leg and Gabriels, global superstars such as Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar released some of their finest work after a lengthy break, and there were some real returns to form from the likes of Pixies.
Soundtrack review: Cold War (2018)
An impassioned romantic plot unearths the true reality of music in Cold War Europe in one of the most original films of 2018.
Our favourite late-night listening albums
Turn down the lights, switch on your system or headphones, and relax in your favourite chair. We share seven of our favourite great-sounding albums, all of which are simply perfect for those unforgettable late-night listening sessions.
Album Review: Leon Vynehall - Nothing is Still (Ninja Tune)
Behind every notable work of art there is a story to tell and in Leon Vynehall’s case it’s the story of his grandparents emigrating to New York in the sixties.