Sales of Amy Winehouse records have surged since her death, with her acclaimed second album Back to Black re-entering the charts almost five years after its release... more
Glastonbury's strangest line-up yet has been released early after it was leaked online by the NME. As well as the more traditional rock acts, festival organisers have stunned fans with the surprising inclusion of Shakin' Stevens and James Blunt on the bill... more
Lead singer of rock band The Zutons, who broke a man's nose after his girlfriend was insulted, was today ordered to do 150 hours' unpaid work and compensate his victim... more
The shock news of Michael Jackson’s death prompted extraordinary scenes outside the Los Angeles hospital where he was taken — and at any venue that he had been associated with... more
Mark Ronson put his split with model girlfriend Daisy Lowe behind him with an award for Best Live Male at the Vodafone Live Music Awards. See the pictures here.
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The audience response to Valerie overshadowed the rest of The Zutons' Koko show, though the band worked hard to make other songs equal high points.... more
This week's top music releases include a DVD from Amy Winehouse, plenty of pop from Justin Timberlake and moving world music from one of Nigeria's most uncompromising artists.... more
The undeniably remarkable voice of Amy Winehouse remained a sensuous pleasure, proving again she is the finest British soulstress of her generation.... more
David Smyth predicts big things for Liverpudlian Candie Payne, talks about Kanye's latest hook-up and lets us know all that's new in online music.... more
Despite his snowballing popularity, some doubted whether DJ/producer Mark Ronson could cut it as a bona fide artist. But he is clearly much more than a jumped-up remixer.... more
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.... more
David Smyth chats with Pete Townshend and his girlfriend Rachel Fuller about their unprofessional webcasts, and does his bit to save Camden's Electric Ballroom in his weekly column.... more
A 24-carat line-up takes to the stage for The Secret Policeman's Ball, the if.comeddies awards season continues and comedy package tour Edinburgh & Beyond has quality running through it.... more
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