http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-1107-arcade-fire/topic-rss.do Arcade Fire RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23760165-soundcheck-musicians-invading-new-genres.do Pop can no longer contain Sufjan Stevens, whose latest album, The BQE, is a multi-format extravaganza. And now there is a fresh ambition among musicians 2009-10-23T08:02:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23723816-cds-of-the-week.do There's enough pop to keep A-ha relevant on their latest record and Master Shortie is trying to satisfy the current public appetite for poppy rappers. 2009-07-24T10:41:06Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23680632-cds-of-the-week.do Bob Dylan returns with his 33rd studio album, The Enemy reinvent themselves as rock gods and the Handsome Family get mellow. 2009-04-24T15:10:05Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23635018-you-can-whistle-to-airborne-toxic-event.do The Airborne Toxic Event, a Los Angeles quintet, are unashamedly a pop group, brimming with instantly hummable, unashamed pop songs. 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23511947-norman-cook-brings-beach-vibe-to-the-park.do Brighton's most illustrious DJ, Norman Cook, turned the O2 Wireless Festival at Hyde Park into one massive beach party. 2008-07-06T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23479488-ones-to-watch.do The Camden Crawl hosts a range of musicians from indie to jazz acts. Here are some of the ones that stood out at this year's event. 2008-04-21T09:14:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23463689-enduring-love-for-goth-veterans.do The Cure's three and a half hour set at Wembley was a reminder that no one can top this band for gloomy grandeur, says André Paine. 2008-03-25T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23460024-cant-resist-the-cheese.do 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. 2008-03-20T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23431986-jarring-comeback-lacks-power.do British Sea Power are one of our most intriguingly bold bands, but despite some thrills, they really had too many ideas. 2008-01-11T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23416392-off-the-record.do David Smyth takes a look at a new live music venue opening in New Cross and checks out what's new on the net. 2007-10-12T09:36:03Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23410919-symphonic-rock-and-fancy-dress.do With fans dressed in Jesus robes, The Polyphonic Spree seemed to be encouraging a synergy of choral symphonic rock. 2007-09-03T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23410516-off-the-record.do David Smyth talks to Paul Weller's son, Natt, about London's club scene and casts his eye over what's new on the net. 2007-08-31T10:34:52Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23406923-off-the-record.do David Smyth discusses free music downloads, the online arrival of Led Zeppelin and the future of the Chemical Brothers. 2007-08-03T11:44:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23404960-a-hard-grays-night.do David Gray was fitfully brilliant as he played to 500 fans at St John's in Westminster. But among a dozen classic songs, there was also plenty of pedestrian material, says Andre Paine. 2007-07-18T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23403939-critics-choice-top-five-comedy.do It's festival mania this weekend with Bill Bailey, Alan Carr, Stewart Lee, Reg Hunter, Michael McIntyre and Richard Blackwood all taking the stage at shows across London and the south. 2007-07-12T09:20:26Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23403872-not-quite-as-bella-as-it-should-be.do The first of two 10th anniversary shows for the record label Bella Union saw patchy performances and will need to improve to make it to their 20th year 2007-07-10T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23399595-college-rock-with-lessons-to-learn.do Glastonbury-bound indie-pop group Los Campesinos! failed to live up to expectations in their biggest gig since forming last year 2007-06-05T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23396577-beautiful-sculptors-of-a-racket.do Kissaway Trail's ska punk style and sculptured racket-making prove a hit with reviewer Johnny Sharp at their performance at the Barfly. 2007-05-15T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23395633-a-quiet-voice-that-makes-a-huge-impact.do Understated American pop act Simone White shows reviewer Sophie Harris that sometimes a whisper can be more powerful than a shout. 2007-05-08T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23391490-your-ultimate-guide-to-summer-festivals.do Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just. 2007-04-04T10:40:27Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23390478-metal-kids-arent-brighter-theyre-just-more-needy.do 2007-03-27T15:11:38Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23390396-park-hit-the-mark-with-a-softer-punch.do 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. 2007-03-26T15:51:23Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23387991-earlies-are-perfect-for-romantics.do A feast of instruments ranging from cellos to bongo drums and flutes to synthesisers all featured during an eerily motionless performance by The Earlies. 2007-03-07T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23387456-cds-of-the-week.do This week sees the release of new albums by Montreal's ludicrously hip Arcade Fire plus Willy Mason and the return of The Stooges. 2007-03-02T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23385775-off-the-record-david-smyth.do David Smyth discusses why the Fratellis deserved their Brit and the danger advertising poses to rock festivals in his weekly column. 2007-02-16T12:00:46Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23384658-rakes-are-progressing.do Unfailingly polite, moving with the curious, gawky grace of a prep school pupil auditioning for Gilbert and Sullivan, John Aizlewood was fascinated by The Rakes singer Alan Donohoe. 2007-02-07T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23383780-metric-need-more-killer-tunes-to-measure-up.do 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. 2007-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23383584-fire-at-centre-of-universe.do 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. 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23381321-are-koopa-the-next-arctic-monkeys.do In a new column, David Smyth examines the potential impact of unsigned Koopa on the revamped chart plus gives the new Bryan Ferry a listen. 2007-01-12T12:24:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23365945-free-jazz-with-a-pagan-edge.do 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. 2006-09-06T15:24:09Z