Music matters Blog

We at MUSIC MATTERS are looking for artists / illustrators / designers to contribute to a short animated film being produced for the campaign.

We are looking to tell the story of ROUGH TRADE Shop and Record label through a series of
animated concert posters.

The range of styles needs to be totally diverse. Everything from a hand made punk poster to conceptual art.

So whatever your style we would love for you to be involved. We will be animating the designs and typography at the end of the process.

In our second film in our new series of “Artist on Artist” films, Pixie Lott tells us how the legendary singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder inspired her to follow her passion and become a musician.

The new series of films explores how today’s artists/musicians have taken inspiration from other artist’s music and explores why it is so important to them.

“His voice is unique, you can tell he means everything he signs…when you hear that amount of passion it’s infectious and inspirational” Pixie Lott about Stevie Wonder

Music Matters is excited to announce the release of a brand new series of “Artist on Artist” films. The new series of films explores how today’s artists/musicians have taken inspiration from other artist’s music and explores why it is so important to them. We are kicking off with this brilliant short featuring Florence and the Machine who sums up Janis Joplin so eloquently.

“I think she really sums up the idea that soul is about putting your pain into something beautiful…”

Festival season 2010 is now in full swing and with Isle of Wight and Download Festivals both already unforgettable memories, it’s now Glastonbury’s turn. And we’ll be joining the troops! We’re very excited to announce that our Music Matters films will be screening at this year’s festival.

As well as our first series of animated shorts, we’ll also be showcasing some new films from Tinchy Stryder and Florence & the Machine so be sure not to miss out. Check out the new films at the Orange Future Cube at 1pm on Saturday and also the Village Square.

Sarah Cox and Emma Lazenby put their creative minds together to create this wonderful short film as part of the Music Matters series about Nick Cave.

Long time fans, the directors share with us why they chose the enigmatic front man as the subject of their film:

Filmmaker, Samantha is our third guest blogger in our ‘why music matters’ series. Samantha recently directed an interesting documentary; Map the Music, the film explores people’s relationship with music and artists. Here Sam shares with us why music matters to her:

We are really excited by the enthusiasm and support we have received so far for Music Matters. It’s been great to see that many of you are spreading the word to your friends online and offline. Do feel free to pass along our films; you can share the films with your friends via the embeddable links available on our YouTube Channel

Award-winning duo, Show & Tell have created this fantastic short animated film about The Jam as part of our Music Matters series.

Ali and Rob of Show & Tell share with us why they chose the dynamic band to tell their Music Matters story:

“Music plays a hugely important part in the work we do. Whether we're making animated films, music videos or educational shorts – it all comes down to telling a good, entertaining story. And music is the most powerful tool we've got.

Malcolm McLaren is probably most recognisable to many as the former manager of the British punk band, the Sex Pistols and hopefully some may even remember him for his significantly, original solo music projects including Duck Rock.

What he has contributed to our cultural landscape cannot be underestimated. We still can’t believe he is gone, but his influence on will continue to inspire us. We would love to hear your own personal tributes to Malcolm and how in particular they have shaped/influenced your life. Here is a snippet of 'Buffalo Gals' to enjoy.

This inspiring Music Matters film is bought to you by Elliot Dear who tells the story of the enigmatic and inspiring, Kate Bush. Elliot shares with us why he decided to create his fantastic short film about Kate Bush: