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CDs of the week

30.10.09

The hairstyles are less voluminous than of yore but in every other respect Bon Jovi are the dependable package.... more

CDs of the week

02.10.09

Kiss bring out their first new material for ten years and Lethal Bizzle has a rollercoaster of a third album.... more

CDs of the week

21.08.09

Among the CDs of the week are the brilliant Artic Monkeys with Humbug and John Surman returns to what he does best - playing baritone sax... more

CDs of the week

12.06.09

Enter Shikari remain ridiculous, Jonas Brothers manage to avoid the pits of hell and Johnny Cash gets remixed... more

The Gossip is a big noise ready for the big time

29.05.09

Plenty new tracks were strong enough to elevate The Gossip from one-hit wonders to long-term dominators of the indie disco.... more

CDs of the week

29.05.09

Elvis Costello returns to Nashville, Paolo Nutini, unites the whole with his ragged old man croak and Patrick Wolf gives us his fourth album.... more

Albert & Pearl is record breaker

17.04.09

Ditch your unwanted vinyl and pick up fresh tunes at Albert & Pearl.... more

As CD sales fall, HMV is turning to live music

23.01.09

Analysis: New Kids on the Block will become the first band to take to the stage at the newly christened HMV Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo... more

John Waters is president of trash

19.09.08

It is too late to make a bid for the White House but if John Waters' audience had their way he would be elected in a landslide.... more

Off the record

01.08.08

The Amarillo crooner's latest album could be the crossover hit of the year and the Underage Festival comes to Victoria Park.... more

Off the record

11.07.08

Amy LaVere, who performs her first London shows next week, has the voice of an angel and Slipknot are back with a new set of masks.... more

Diamond is forever: Neil reveals why his best songs are still to come

16.05.08

He inspired Elvis and Sinatra and has sold 125m records over 50 years. But here Neil Diamond says the best is yet to come... more

A true silver spirit

03.04.08

At the age of 71, Kris Kristofferson seemed low on vitality at his Royal Albert Hall gig. However, the veteran performer still has what it takes to charm an audience.... more

CDs of the week

28.03.08

Quality time with REM, an impressive follow-up from Gnarls Barkley and a record to boost Snoop Dogg's ego.... more

Kristofferson joins Obama�s backing band

28.03.08

Not afraid to speak his mind as far as politics is concerned, Kris Kristofferson shows support for Barack Obama.... more

CDs of the week

29.02.08

Erykah Badu returns with a record that could signpost the future for black American music and an album of timeless soul sounds from Duffy.... more

CDs of the week

25.01.08

Great tunes from indie rockers Vampire Weekend, and a much-hyped debut album from Adele Adkins are among the CDs of the week.... more

Joy of Folk-punk

15.11.07

Two Gallants' brand of folk-punk is not for the faint-hearted but they still pack a considerable punch when it comes to live performance. ... more

Giant open-air cinema at Somerset House

30.07.07

Enjoy a picnic, have a drink and take in a classic film when Somerset House is transformed into a giant open-air cinema during the Film4 Summer Screen festival. ... more

CDs of the week

27.07.07

Young wizard of the acoustic guitar, Newton Faulkner, Chicago rapper Common and jazz trio The Bad Plus are among the CDs of the week.... more

CDs of the week

09.07.07

Some smooth grooves from Robin Thicke and Cherry Ghost's first album head the list of this week's top CD releases... more

Songs made for quiet contemplation

24.05.07

Shepherd's Bush Empire has had its fair share of riotous evenings, but Elvis Perkins and Willy Mason's gentle brand of folk was never likely to shake its century-old foundations.... more

Amy gets her Mojo working for awards

10.05.07

Singer Amy Winehouse has continued her ascent to the top of the music world with three Mojo award nominations.... more

CDs of the week

09.02.07

This week's CD round-up includes the Miles Davis quintet, Lucinda Williams' bleakest album to date and the latest offering from veteran band The Fall.... more

Go surf to hear what the cool people are listening to

22.01.07

I've had a few emails recently from readers keen to find new music. They feel abandoned by mainstream television and radio.... more

Camp entertainer on cruise control

19.01.07

The Icons In London starts like a second-rate cruise cabaret and goes downhill from there, says Zena Alkayat. You'll clap along in pity. ... more

Pint-sized Kylie falls a bit short

10.01.07

Does the world really need a live double album of Kylie's recent Showgirl tour? This CD is one for hardcore fans only - everyone else should wait for the inevitable DVD, says Paul Connolly.... more

I've toured the world more than Captain Cook

14.11.06

Richard Hawley has worked with Pulp, Nancy Sinatra and turned down Robbie. Now, pop's reluctant hero is selling out gigs of his own.... more

Nevermind Elvis, Kurt is king now

25.10.06

There has only ever been one king when it comes to dead celebrities raking in the cash. But Elvis Presley has been knocked off the top spot by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.... more

Dylan, aged 65, goes straight to No.1

08.09.06

There's a new kid on the block in the U.S. charts. Introducing Bob Dylan, aged 65, whose new album has just made him the oldest living person to go straight to No.1.... more