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CDs of the week

2009-10-30T15:51:23Z

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

CDs of the week

2009-10-02T14:30:18Z

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

CDs of the week

2009-08-20T23:00:00Z

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

CDs of the week

2009-06-12T15:28:20Z

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

The Gossip is a big noise ready for the big time

2009-05-28T23:00:00Z

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

CDs of the week

2009-05-29T14:51:08Z

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

Albert & Pearl is record breaker

2009-04-17T14:37:24Z

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

As CD sales fall, HMV is turning to live music

2009-01-23T11:37:48Z

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

John Waters is president of trash

2008-09-18T23:00:00Z

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.

Off the record

2008-08-01T13:27:16Z

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

Off the record

2008-07-11T10:35:52Z

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.

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

2008-05-16T16:01:27Z

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

A true silver spirit

2008-04-02T23:00:00Z

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.

CDs of the week

2008-03-28T11:10:35Z

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

Kristofferson joins Obama�s backing band

2008-03-28T00:00:00Z

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

CDs of the week

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

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

CDs of the week

2008-01-25T00:00:00Z

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

Joy of Folk-punk

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

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.

Giant open-air cinema at Somerset House

2007-07-30T15:14:46Z

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.

CDs of the week

2007-07-26T23:00:00Z

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

CDs of the week

2007-07-08T23:00:00Z

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

Songs made for quiet contemplation

2007-05-23T23:00:00Z

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.

Amy gets her Mojo working for awards

2007-05-10T12:01:50Z

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

CDs of the week

2007-02-09T11:44:52Z

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.

Go surf to hear what the cool people are listening to

2007-01-22T13:48:53Z

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

Camp entertainer on cruise control

2007-01-19T00:00:00Z

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.

Pint-sized Kylie falls a bit short

2007-01-10T00:00:00Z

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.

I've toured the world more than Captain Cook

2006-11-14T12:07:38Z

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

Nevermind Elvis, Kurt is king now

2006-10-25T08:12:24Z

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.

Dylan, aged 65, goes straight to No.1

2006-09-08T13:44:04Z

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.