They’ve toured with Radiohead, been praised by Jay-Z and are adored by the music press. But until recently, Brooklyn band Grizzly Bear were still largely unknown.... more
The British Music Experience will open at the O2 next year — but why settle for memorabilia when you can see the real thing every night of the week?.... more
It's the latest internet craze - spoof scientific charts and diagrams based on the titles of pop songs and the artists who performed them. So can you name the song and singer for each of these?
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Despite losing band members and making some bad song choices, The Beach Boys hurtled through the big hits with surprising oomph, says John Aizlewood.... more
US psychedelic pop revivalists Apples In Stereo will showcase their new album of Velvets/Beach Boys-type melodies - out now on Elijah “Frodo” Wood’s label, Simian.... more
Music matters this week include Britain's answer to surfer-folky Jack Johnson, another insight into Bob Dylan and a quick listen to Editors' epic new record.... more
The Feeling brought a sold-out Apollo to its feet on the last night of their tour, no small task in a venue with an atmosphere akin to a funeral on the moon.... more
The refurbishment of the new Royal Festival Hall will open on schedule, it has been announced, as highlights of the South Bank Centre's summer season are unveiled.... 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
Fine new releases by Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, jr, ex-Destiny's Child LaToya, jazz trombonist Dennis Rollins and brash folkies Bellowhead.... more
David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album.... more
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