This week, Songs To Think To features an eclectic group of Artists, rather somber than usual; but isn't that what chill-out music should be? Too often tracks become overbearing in their state of happiness and life is great propaganda. Agreed, there are some amazing advantages to listening to happy music, but for most - music provides a space where we can cry and feel sorry for ourselves unapologetically. As much as music is about relief for the artist, there is also something

As the year comes to an end, I'm thinking more about the premise of Artistry. I've always loved the discovery aspect of being a music fan, it is something truly special. You don't have to know anything about an Artist to be able to like their music, but the way the industry has shifted in last year or so has truly shown that Labels love branding as much as they love marketing. Why do we buy Coca-Cola instead of Pepsi? it's all due to branding, we know they taste exactly the s