With only the one album to their name, Death from Above 1979 had a limited back catalogue from which to plunder. But that's fine: an hour of this manic music is plenty... more
Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey loves music almost as much as he loves clothes. For his Burberry Acoustic initiative he has handpicked the best (and best-looking) young musicians to showcase their sounds and fashions... more
Forget greasy fries and chins smeared in kebab juice - these days, late-night food in the capital is all about lobster and Bakewell tart. Christian Koch meets the gourmet entrepreneurs revolutionising London’s small-hours dining... more
Ever since The White Stripes were discovered at SXSW, the Texas festival has been the place to spot tomorrow's stars — this year there are plenty to tip.... more
The Black Keys may lack hits and polish, but their second sold-out Astoria show in just over a week showed they are ready to step out of the shadow of The White Stripes.... more
The White Stripes' sixth album is thrilling, Ray LaMontagne carries an authenticity that doesn't come across in other singer-songwriters and Calvin Harris offers music for the dancefloor.... more
The awesome noise The White Stripes created, combined with star quality and tireless effort, made it clear that everyone present will be talking of this gig and little else in the days ahead.... more
David Smyth mulls over the White Stripes' idea to give copies of their new album away and takes an early peek at the latest Crowded House offering... more
Breakthrough band Enter Shikari, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr's latest album and scratching DVDs as if they are vinyl all make it into David Smyth's column this week.... 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
There's something refreshingly unpretentious and playful about energetic threesome The Victorian English Gentleman's Club. And their music is oddly captivating too.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do