The spellbinding collaboration between folk singer Kenny Anderson and producer Jon Hopkins is music that whispers in the corners, with whirring sounds adding dozens of tiny layers beneath Anderson's pure voice and simple strum... more
Lovebox may not be quite as flamboyantly dance-orientated as it once was, but since it moved from the clubs to outdoors it’s pedalled its way through the festival peloton to become a London institution... more
An interesting and enjoyable lunchtime seminar session on “long finance” at risk manager and insurance broker Willis was marred by a couple of bizarre musical interventions... more
Don’t get left behind by the latest music crazes and gizmos — from tweeting the stars to remixing your voice, there’s more fun to be had than you might think... more
Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever — and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industry. ... more
Coldplay's long-awaited Viva la Vida may not sell as many as their last album — but it’s brimming with the new ideas they so badly need, says David Smyth.
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Stephen Kijak's tribute film contains rare interviews with the modest poet and songwriter Scott Walker, the influential hero of people like Bowie, Radiohead and Brian Eno.... more
Lucinda Williams airs her bruised country rock, My Chemical Romance warm up for their Wembley gig and you should sell everything you own to get a ticket for Brian Wilson's West End show.... more
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