Aiming Higher

The JLS boys have come a long way since the X Factor – and they’re ready to get even bigger! Source’s Laura Donaldson sat down with the band’s JB to talk dream collaborations, the reality TV days and American dreams… Your fourth album Evolution was released in November. How does it compare to the first… Continue reading Aiming Higher

Jake Bugg

JAKE BUGG - is he a winner?

It’s been a crazy 18 months for Jake Bugg. He’s played at Glastonbury, secured a record deal with Mercury, supported the likes of the Stone Roses and Lana del Ray and landed his first number one album. We caught up with the 18-year-old singer/songwriter from Nottingham backstage on his recent tour with Noel Gallagher’s High… Continue reading Jake Bugg

Not so little any more…

When they were first thrown together at X Factor boot camp, little did we know that Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall could be the coolest, freshest girl band the charts had seen for years. A year on, Little Mix have a couple of number one singles under their belts, a sell-out… Continue reading Not so little any more…

Exploring Central America

After finishing his sixth year at Dunblane High School in 2011, Alastair Spray packed his bags and headed to Central America for a year of volunteering as an English teacher through Project Trust. The 18-year-old Aberdeen Uni student fills us in on his incredible gap year… What inspired you to take part in Project Trust?… Continue reading Exploring Central America

Sound Bites with Ally McCrae

Need a bit of musical inspiration? Let Radio 1’s Ally McCrae guide you in the right direction… I still can’t believe that it’s my job to find bands and artists from all round the UK to put on my BBC Radio 1 show. Mental, eh? The show has to reflect bands that are kicking off… Continue reading Sound Bites with Ally McCrae