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08.10.08
Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever — and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industry. ... more

REM still a force to be reckoned with

01.09.08
They may have over-reached themselves on this stadium tour, but REM didn't let a few empty seats affect their assured two-hour set.... more

Stipe's passion still showing

01.09.08
No fireworks, lengthy intro or elaborate build-up for REM — just the knowledge that they were about to do what they do best.... more

On tour now: R.E.M.

22.08.08
They came from planet alternative rock, but stadium glory was inevitable thanks to melodies that smother you in a warm glow.... more

Weekend gig guide

24.07.08
REM are set to take over Twickenham and the Pimm's Festival continues with the likes of Jo Brand and Jeremy Hardy.... more

Off the record

06.06.08
Coldplay's long-awaited Viva la Vida may not sell as many as their last album — but it’s brimming with the new ideas they so badly need, says David Smyth. ... more

Off the record

18.04.08
David Smyth defends Jay-Z as the Glastonbury headliner, considers why being a movie A-lister is a hindrance to a music career and discovers what's new on the net.... more

Well-heeled Gwyneth Paltrow steps out in kinky stilettos

08.04.08
All eyes were on Gwyneth Paltrow last night as she vamped up her usually prim look at a charity event New York. The actress stepped out in vertiginous black heels that featured a S&M spin on this season's gladiator style complete with black nail lacquer on her toes... 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

Magic moments for faithful followers of R.E.M.

25.03.08
REM succumbed to the tragic disease which affects all rockers at their Royal Albert Hall gig: plug-the-new-album-itis.... more

Ready for the festival season?

14.03.08
With little to choose between the line-ups, it's the added extras that will count at this year's festivals. David Smyth guides you through the best summer festivals.... more

This will be the year dance gets us back in the groove

17.12.07
Dance music is set to emerge from the doldrums in 2008 with a slew of new acts ready to go, says Paul Connolly.... more

CDs of the week

11.06.07
Digitalism conjure up a fine dance-punk album, Bon Jovi head down the country road and The Twang strike a chord with their Happy Mondays-esque indie tunes.... more

Van Halen Jump for Fame

09.01.07
The Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame will welcome Van Halen, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, REM, Ronettes and Patti Smith to its hallowed space in March.... more

Touch of glamour for the anti-stars

07.11.06
Unassuming, badly dressed and with little to say for themselves, Feeder got a much-needed shot of glamour when they were joined on stage by the Sugababes.... more

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