They may have required Hunter wellies more than factor-20 sunblock but music festivals boomed this summer, according to legendary music man Vince Power's newest stock market company... more
Lady Gaga's outrageous dress sense has proved to be divisive - after she was shortlisted for both most and least stylish star in this year's NME Awards... more
The real delirium for Arcade Fire's secret gig was reserved for the final encore, Wake Up, with every arm in the building aloft for its vast chorus.... more
The Feeling's hyperactive nature rubbed off on the audience at Shepherds Bush Empire. Frontman Dan Gillespie Sells even managed to get his grannie to her feet.... more
Maximo Park were the surprise success story of 2005 with their literate, funny, moving guitar music. Paul Connolly reviews their second album, Our Heavenly Pleasures.... more
A feast of instruments ranging from cellos to bongo drums and flutes to synthesisers all featured during an eerily motionless performance by The Earlies.... more
Metric's star has been steadily rising since NME named Monster Hospital the fifth best single of last year. Marcus Foley says all that is needed is a few more killer tunes.... more
Arcade Fire sold out this week's five comeback shows in less than two minutes. The Montreal band's Smith Square gig left David Smyth feeling he was at the centre of the universe.... more
A bit like a rural Arcade Fire who've ingested too much free jazz, Brooklyn four-piece Grizzly Bear, who were a highlight of the Homefires festival, look set to ignite the audience at Cargo.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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