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An Interview With:It’s been a great year for this rising star, from the release of his debut albumn, to a star struck appearance on “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross”; 2009 Has been an excellent year for David Howes, and 2010 looks even better...

We caught up with him for an exclusive chat, discussing everything from iPods and Apple, to the uptake in tra-ditional rhythem and blues. See below for the great scoop.

Chords Magazine (CM) First off- Can we just thank you upfront for taking the time out of your clearly busy schedule to speak with us.David Howes (DH) Oh it’s no problem, more of a pleasure really.(CM)- Your launch last year pretty much came out of nowhere, has all the attention been overwhelming?(DH)-Well, sort of; any type of attention can get out of control, you just have to get used to it, and once you do it’s just second nature.(CM)- You’ve been compared to the likes of Jools Holland, and an early Ray Charles.(DH)- (Laughing under his breath) Heh, now praise like that is just crazy, those guys are legends and idols, I’m just a guy who enjoys playing the piano.(CM)- About your appearance on Jonathan Ross. I’m guessing catching a break like that is pretty tough?(DH)- Yeah, my crew worked hard to grab that appearance, playing live is always tricky on tv, but the BBC pro-duction guys helped a bunch.(CM)- So what’s next for you?(DH)- Well we’ve got some other appearances lined up, few small venues, perhaps a short tour later in the year.(CM)- You’ve been an outspoken critic of DRM,and the way music labels treat their consumers(DH)- Absolutley, I feel really strongly about it, I just dont belive in any form of DRM, there is no point, afterall you end up alienating your loyal buying customers, whereas the pirates are left with the clean experiance, it just doesnt make sense; if someone buys one of my CDs, then that’s theirs, they own it, they can do with it what they like, play it on all forms of portable media etc.(CM)- You mentioned your quite the advocate of technology, what particularly interests you about it?(DH)- Absolutely, tech and gadgets- from the iPod to the new iPad, I just love it. Information and entertainment at your fingertips, hell I’m started to sound like a PR guy (Laughs)(CM)- Traditional Rhythem & Blues seems to be a rather small genre, why do you think that is?(DH)-Well it’s down to a number of factors: Firstly, yes; the music industry has been dominated by other types of music- your pop, rock- that other “R&B”, but i think young people especially are changing their attitude towards it. If music is inherently good, then people will generally listen and appreciate it, regardless of their personal tastes.Theres is also a large potential of letting people hear it through social networking sitesand streaming applications such as spotify and youtube.(CM) It’s been great speaking with you David, all of us at Chords Magazine wish you the best for the future, we’reexcited as you are.(DH) Cheers, it’s been a blast.

David’s albumn “Twin Peaks” is avalible from iTunes.3

An Early Opportunity

There have been many questions raised about how one gets into the music indus-

try. Well our best advice is to get in early. Start at a young age, Choosing music as a

subject to study in Performing Arts Col-leges is a great way to learn the basics and progress through the ranks; understanding

new methods and instruments, reading and writing music, and ofcourse: performing.

An Interview With: David HowesChanging Landscape

The traditonal Rhythm & Blues genre has, over the past few years been steadily declining. With greater emphasis on clas-sical string music and new technological synthesiers being taught in music schools, it’s no suprise. However; there are those out there pushing blues music, almost in a pressure group sense. Steven Hamilton is the leader of a muscial group at the front of this debate. He has been in contact with Ed Balls MP. (Education Minister), about increasing the amount of blues music taught in comprehensive performing arts colleges. Talks were said to be progressing “Swiftly” and were “Informative” for the encumbant government. Shadow education minister for the conservatives Michael Gove MP is also in talks with the group.

Challenging The Perspective

Get yourself online to find out more about our upcoming debate around the future of our

industry. See www.chordsmagazine.com/events

“I’m Just A Guy Who Enjoys Playing

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21-23:All Access Lineup We paved through dozens of new acts, to bring you a worthy lineup

24-28: Reviews SectionSee what we think of the latest albumns, editorial integrity guaranteed!

29-33: Upcoming ToursWant to know when your favourtie artist is coming to town? Check it out

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Features3-4: Our Exclusive InterviewRead our catch up chat with the upcoming David Howes

5-10: Rhythem & Blues Hall of FameHolland, Charles, Taylor- See where they fall in our Hall Of Fame

11-13 Chords Awards CeremonyCheck out Jon’s writeup of last months awards; pictures included...

14-17 Technology Roundup The latest music tech, from jazz to percussion; we’ve got it.

36-38: LettersSee what your fellow readers think, strong opinions required!

39-43: Open DiscussionFancy joining our debate on the future of music? Check out pages 39-43!

44-47: Forum SnippetsThe biggest, best and brightest bits from our online forum.

48-50: EditorialWhat we all really think...

No... Not that Readers Digest

Readers Digest

The usual bag of reviews, previews and anything miscellaneous!

This month’s scoop, with interviews, articles and roundups!

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