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Why Brown and Cameron are now schmoozing

2009-11-19T08:53:45Z

Life is just so exciting right now. Today's stunning discovery is that I am a Cyberwoman

Battle of the year's biggest albums

2009-10-23T09:05:04Z

Leona is up against Rihanna, Jamie Cullum braves Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg squares up to 50 Cent � and Robbie takes on the world.

V Festival crowd looks back in anger after Oasis no-show

2009-08-23T23:00:00Z

Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova and Cast No Shadow were highlights of V Festival but they weren't delivered by Oasis.

Airing of old schlock at Summertime Ball

2009-06-07T23:00:00Z

From the moment opener Katy Perry appeared dressed as a Cath Kidston handbag at Capital FM Summertime Ball, there were moments to savour.

Snow Patrol light up 02 Arena

2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

Snow Patrol have come a long way since their small town days. The 02 Arena can barely contain all their fans.

Little Boots, big kick

2009-02-16T00:00:00Z

Little Boots suggested, with her all‑too‑brief Shepherds Bush show, that the wait for her debut single will be worth it.

Recession blues pull plug on two music firms

2009-02-16T14:18:19Z

Leisure: Two music-industry companies have fallen victim to the recession

Snow Patrol mix old and new hits

2008-10-28T00:00:00Z

Snow Patrol balanced new material with some hits -the new material being much like the old but with added intricacy.

Snow epic takes Patrol to the stadium rock summit

2008-10-27T00:00:00Z

They�re often derided as inferiors of Coldplay or Keane. But that view totally ignores their background as perennial indie underachievers.

CDs of the week

2008-10-23T23:00:00Z

This week our critics review new releases from Pink, Snow Patrol, The Cure and French accordionist Richard Galliano.

The singing nurse who fights gang violence

2008-07-30T08:25:40Z

A nurse who has helped save the lives of countless teenage stabbing victims is starting a campaign to try to end gang violence

Snow Patrol a revelation at the chapel

2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

When Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody stopped rambling and sang, his rich voice had a real spirit.

Acoustic support for Mencap

2007-10-31T12:50:21Z

Mencap Little Noises Sessions offer a chance to see Babyshambles, Kate Nash, The Kooks and others play acoustic sets in intimate surroundings.

The snowmen cant break the ice

2007-06-28T23:00:00Z

The crowd wanted a french kiss from Snow Patrol's show at the O2 arena, and all they got was a formal handshake.

Long-term success in the US is earned the hard way

2007-03-05T13:55:03Z

Critic's choice: Pop

2007-02-21T11:12:26Z

David Smyth looks ahead to Brit Award winner Nelly Furtado's gig tonight at Hammersmith Apollo.

Snow Patrol and Muse to headline festival

2007-02-20T09:48:00Z

Snow Patrol and Muse are to headline this year's Isle of Wight festival. Kasabian and Keane will appear as special guests, while Amy Winehouse and James Morrison will also perform.

Lily set to be Brits star

2007-02-14T08:39:05Z

The Brits, the biggest awards ceremony in Britain's music calendar, take place tonight with Lily Allen expected to be the star of the show.

Quiet night for the next big things

2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The crowd may have been surprisingly subdued, but it will not stop both Air Traffic and Ghosts going on to chart success, predicts David Smyth.

Brit Awards' viewer-vote nominees revealed

2007-02-12T08:59:53Z

The five songs which will compete in the Brit Awards' first ever live vote have been unveiled.

The Brit Award nominations - in full

2007-01-17T10:08:37Z

Lily in running for Brits glory

2007-01-17T08:48:39Z

Lily Allen capped a remarkable 12 months of success with four Brit Award nominations - including Best British Breakthrough Act, Best British Album and Best British Single.

Why the chart is Crazy again

2007-01-08T09:55:36Z

In the biggest shake-up to the charts since 1952, any song available as an Internet download is now eligible - regardless of when it was released.

Stand-out CDs of 2006

2006-12-22T09:53:17Z

The music world had something for everyone in 2006. Our pop critic David Smyth reveals the year's stand-out CDs.

Snow Patrol set the fire roaring

2006-12-19T00:00:00Z

The first of two nights at Wembley was a huge celebration for Snow Patrol's fans and, after a plodding start, nervous Gary Lightbody was transformed into a frontman you could believe in.

Singalong to Christmas

2006-12-15T12:58:19Z

It isn't just Status Quo who are rockin' all over Christmas: The Pogues, Iron Maiden, Snow Patrol and Kasabian are also doing their Yuletide stuff.

This Mac is going to be big

2006-12-13T00:00:00Z

Colin MacIntyre could be about to become a household name if the songs he debuted at this London gig are anything to go by.

Scissor Sisters make it a double

2006-10-02T09:56:29Z

Scissor Sisters have topped both the singles and album charts for the second week running.

Ta-Dah! Scissor Sisters swing double No 1

2006-09-25T10:02:15Z

The Scissor Sisters have clinched the top spot in both this week's UK singles and album chart. It is the third week the New York disco group have spent at number one in the singles chart.

Magically intimate night with light snow

2006-09-04T23:00:00Z

More used to rocking out in front of tens of thousands, Snow Patrol performed at the Gibson Guitar Studios in probably their most intimate performance since they started as a student band.