Being partly responsible for one of the UK's biggest dance music movements, Benga is one of the forefathers of Dubstep. Creating earth rattling bass lines and heart stopping drops, he leaves a trail of destruction not only with the music he creates but the crowds he plays to.

On...

Eating ribs sat opposite Dave Grohl, inhaling vaporised cannabis with Action Bronson and watching Snoop Lion casually covering Bob Marley's hits are all in a days work at SXSW. With the music industry descending on Austin in Texas, its scorching heat and music-drenched streets behold a utopian playground for music...

Sarah Ginn Photography (www.sarahginn.co.uk)

Taking festivals to a completely different altitude, Snowbombing is Austria's answer to your most hardcore lads holiday frantically shaken with the best bits of summer's hottest festivals. Take a plane full of the music industry's hardest party mafia...

The last day of SXSW and I found myself wandering around the supermarket hungover and a tear trickling down my cheek. This whole trip has been totally magical and the thought of stepping back in to reality made me grateful for every second but...

Crystal clear blue skies and scorching sun, Austin is well and truly alive. Packed streets filled with every type of musician, promotor, manager, A&R and die hard music fan. I am falling in love with America. The people are friendly, clearly focused and have...

Three hours sleep and back up and at it. Something about the music industry gives you the ability to find energy even when you're running on empty. Reminiscing about the night before always makes you realise just how magical some of your experiences can...

Time seems to go so quickly here. Late nights turn and early mornings spent with people who love what they do. We started today filming a session with Bastille. In the middle of Palm Park in the basking sun. After performing Pompeii,...

After bucketing water out of my tent with mugs I'd bought to drink tea with at one of last years festivals, I decided enough was enough. I agree that roughing it makes you appreciate it when you get to stay in a hotel where...

As Brits we can be pretty subdued when it comes to concerts. Standing back swaying slightly and giving an in time nod when it comes to the tracks we love. Letting go isn't always our thing. Do we even know what that is? With Mercury Prize and Brit nominated Plan...

Mikill Pane is a Poet. A modern day effortlessly frank and twisted laureate. Bringing a refreshing and unique sound to the UK scene, he hypnotises crowds that are left mesmerised by his quick witted lyrics and testosterone charged charm. Before you know it you are grabbing your mate in a...

Arms in the air, over ten thousand voices and enough powerful anthems to sing your heart out to until you drop. Keane packed out the O2 arena and proved they have still got what it takes to be at the very top of their game.

The stage placed perfectly at...

It's always a pleasure to go to a gig that has been put on of for a deeper reason. Mencap sessions curated by ambassador Jo Whiley bought alive St John in Hackney Church. Incredible line-ups with today's most eclectic artists, from Ollie Murs and Gary Barlow, Amy Macdonald and Lucy...

With Jack Daniels celebrating its birthday with a monumental party at a cave in the heart of Yorkshire's rolling hills. I caught up with The Vaccines before they played their headline set. We talk festivals, X Factor and finding peace on stage.

CW: How was your summer chaps?

With The Enemy well and truly back in the game, I caught up with them to find out all about the band, their drunken antics and what the future holds.

CW: Talk me through the album, tell me a bit about it.

The Enemy: Well we spent pretty much most...

When Jack Daniels celebrate a birthday, they know how to do it in style. Most people get a group of their mates, hit the local nightclubs and get plastered. This weekend, JD took birthday parties to a whole new level. Creating a musical heaven tucked away in 'The Devils Arse'...

Over here for the London Fashion week shows, I sat down and put the world to rights with Karin Park. A talented lady who has been in the industry a long time and has flowed with the ups and downs that having a career in music can bring. We chat...

When it comes to taking to the studio, now a days it is all about the latest technology and the digital revolution. When bands turn technology on its head it can create beautiful results.

With the announcement of Keane's forthcoming release 'Upstairs At United - Vol. 5', they have created a special edition 4 track vinyl recorded in analogue for Nashville based label 453 Music. Available through keanemusic.com, fans get to experience something truly magical. (http://shop.keanemusic.com/index.php/upstairs-at-united-vol-5-06-21-2012-ep.html)

Performing a stripped back version of their tracks, all recordings are captured directly to analogue tape under the leadership of mastering engineer Chris Mara of analogue recording studio Welcome to 1979, then cut to 12" EP's at 45 RPM.

The vinyl, presented in a Kraft-style packaging that highlights the authentic approach used in making these records, include session specific inserts with colour photos from the recording session, and come in archival quality re-sealable poly bags.

A side:
It's Not True
Sea Fog

B side:
Silenced By The Night
Fly To Me

Keane will be donating their royalty from this release to the Scott Johnson Bursary, a fund set up by Scott's parents to benefit young musicians at schools in Rotherham, UK. A close friend and colleague for many years, Scott tragically passed away earlier this year. For more information visit:

With grace, honour and unrivalled wisdom, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz stood proudly tall in a venue that saw them play their first ever full live gig alongside band member Rollo back in 1996. Holding the highest respect from anyone who has ever had the pleasure to work or play...

With the iTunes festival taking over Camden's Roundhouse, artists from all over the world have been bought together to take to the stage in the Capital. As one of the most talented and humble guys in the music industry, Labrinth has had an extraordinary year. With his album 'Electronic Earth'...

With her third single How We Do (Party) hitting the Number One spot in just 11 hours the other week, Rita Ora is at the very top of UK music right now. Being the protégé of one of the biggest names in rap music, the multimillionaire knew just what he...