William Orbit talks working with Madonna, Metallica & U2, plus his first solo album in eight years

William Orbit has just released new album The Painter, his first in more than eight years. The LP on the Rhino label features guest appearances by Katie Melua, Georgia, Beth Orton, Polly Scattergood and more. Since William Orbit started making music in the 1980s, he has built up an incredible ...

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Mercury Prize 2022 reveals live performers for next month's ceremony

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Rina Sawayama calls for 'toxic comparison' of women to end

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