South West Four
Big-name DJs abound at this lively bank holiday weekender, with old favourites John Digweed, Pete Tong and Josh Wink on the bill... more
Animal Collective begin 2009 with a strong start, Lady Gaga offers an alternative to Gwen Stefani and smoky-voiced Cesaria Evora is a lyrical maverick.... more
Credit to Keane for going a bit silly on their third album, Kaiser Chiefs still haven't peaked and Ray Lamontagne proves he is a true romantic.... more
Green Day are back under pseudonym Foxboro Hot Tubs; making retro, carefree garage rock, The Tom Richards Orchestra is a gentle giant and The Ting Tings release their debut.... more
Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more
Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more
From country music via Tom Waits and a new singer-songwriter to a site that's more indie than indie,
David Smyth checks out the week's best downloads.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
Morning:
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