Rhys Ifans has decided to front a noisy, psychedelic rock band called The Peth - Welsh for The Thing - with some friends. This London gig was a "horrific performance", says Andre Paine.... more
Carl Barat led a confident Dirty Pretty Things performance at the Astoria; including half a dozen new songs. Crucially, this wasn't just an alternative Libertines gig.... more
Liza Minnelli will play her final London date at the Coliseum, Maximo Park's Paul Smith is to show off his moves and Gavin Degraw brings soul to Shepherds Bush.... more
A new breed of musical talent will be in record-breaking mood on the South Bank, the Brits are taking over the American charts and Dirty Pretty Things are back.... more
Crisis Consequences Live was a well-organised event that had a simple message and a big finale, but the procession of blokeish bands was a bit much.... more
Kate Moss parties there, Peaches Geldof loves it ... and so do all her clones! Jane Mulkerrins heads to Punk in Soho - the hottest club in town.... more
From knights on horseback to Europe's largest carnival, West End shows, Morris dancing and flamenco - find out what's going on over the Bank Holiday weekend.... more
Isle of Wight's Bestival will be one of the summer's hottest music events. Arwa Haider asks its DJ organiser Rob da Bank why the fancy dress-fest seems to work.... more
David Smyth ponders the Arctic Monkeys' unlikely move into the world of fashion, extortionate ticket prices for gigs and Bjork's latest out-of-this-world album in his weekly column.... more
Two generations of Britpoppers took to the stage for the Crisis charity concert Pudstock with former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon providing the day's highlight.... more
Compered by comedian Russell Brand, For Pity's Sake was different from other charity shows and not just because of its eye-watering entrance fee and rare Noel Gallagher solo show. ... more
Superthriller are touting a blank CD, Dirty Pretty Things launch their own online game and teenage goth Betty Curse's blood-fixated debut album is set for release.... more
The first night of the Electric Proms opened with the rock equivalent of Jerusalem - the pomp and circumstance of another British institution, Mr Paul Weller.... more
David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album.... more
Britpop has made a dramatic comeback as a string of home-grown acts bid to be the new kings of the charts. This year has been the best for new British talent for a decade, figures show.... more
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