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Guide to the London Jazz Festival

30.10.09

The London Jazz Festival swings into town next month - it's time to learn to love the J-word. Richard Godwin takes you from A to Z... more

Pete Doherty keen to reform the Libertines

20.08.09

Pete Doherty has revealed he is prepared to reform his band the Libertines, even if fellow frontman Carl Barat refuses to join... more

Going down the Tube... Pete Doherty helps sell TfL mugs

04.08.09

Pete Doherty’s song lyrics are being used to promote the Underground, under a deal signed between music publisher EMI and Transport for London... more

The Pretty Things are Britain's great lost band

29.05.09

They hung out with Dylan, brawled with the Stones and inspired The Clash and Kasabian. So why aren't The Pretty Things better known?... more

Doherty's graceful return to form

30.03.09

Peter Doherty's charismatic compositional blend of Blakean imagery, skiffle riffs and dub techniques has a seductive pull.... more

Peter Doherty keeps his shirt on

23.02.09

Being a reformed character was never meant to be easy. For someone so seemingly spineless, Peter Doherty was musically fearless at Shepherds Bush.... more

Cherry pick a fruity party

21.11.08

Intimate, sexy and carefree, Cherryjam oozes cool but with a proper “leave your attitude in the cloakroom”... more

Libertines reunited as Carl and Pete perform

18.09.08

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat had Libertines fans licking their lips when they reunited on stage to perform in Camden.... more

Pete rises above the shambles

14.07.08

Appearing on stage at the Albert Hall in a sharp suit, Pete Doherty hadn't looked this smart since his last court appearance.... more

CDs of the week

27.06.08

The Subways harmonise well but nothing stands out as the song to take them to the next level and Dirty Pretty Things need a bigger budget. ... more

Things get better for Barat and his band

28.05.08

Carl Barat led a confident Dirty Pretty Things performance at the Astoria; including half a dozen new songs. Crucially, this wasn't just an alternative Libertines gig.... more

Gigs of the week

27.05.08

Liza Minnelli will play her final London date at the Coliseum, Maximo Park's Paul Smith is to show off his moves and Gavin Degraw brings soul to Shepherds Bush.... more

Gigs of the week

19.05.08

The Modfather, aka Paul Weller, will play Hammersmith Apollo, MGMT bring their unusal sound to London and The Ting Tings take over the Astoria.... more

Gigs of the week

12.05.08

One of the most respected live acts, The Raconteurs, are to play Hammersmith Apollo, Willie Nelson comes to town and Backstreet Boys reunite.... more

Pirates prove too polite

07.01.08

Reading indie-rock five-piece Pete and the Pirates have an endearing sound, but their performance at Astoria was a bit reticent.... more

Wembley's aflame as Doherty plays Albion

28.11.07

Pete Doherty's Babyshambles appeared bang on time for their Wembley Arena gig, but David Smyth couldn't help feeling some of the original spirit of his music was lost in the corporate cavern.... more

Charlatans free online

01.10.07

The Charlatans are threatening to shake up the music industry by giving away their latest single for free online.... more

Internet and middle-aged fans fuel live music boom

13.08.07

Live music is enjoying a renaissance, with record numbers of fans going to concerts thanks to a boom in downloading music from the internet.... more

Who's up for the Mercury?

17.07.07

Amy gets the nod and so do Arctic Monkeys - but who on earth are Basquiat Strings? David Smyth gives the lowdown on the shortlist for the album of the year, announced today... more

Critic's choice: top 5 gigs

27.04.07

From Bebel Gilberto to Smog's Bill Callahan via Chas and Dave and reformed '90s janglers James - David Smyth picks the weekend's top five gigs.... more

Hats off to the young guns of pop

15.01.07

Debuts by The View and Jamie T are shot through with slices of life on the street, while The Earlies and Robert Gomez also turn in great albums.... more

Frantic energy without focus

08.01.07

Dustin's Bar Mitzvah require some original ideas if the band are to survive 2007, says Lisa Verrico. They have no lack of energy, though.... more

These teens are on fire

05.12.06

The wave of adoration surrounding Dundee's The View has propelled the teen quartet to prominence. And you can see why, says David Smyth.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 gigs

01.12.06

Wembley becomes Glamourpuss Central, Dionne Warwick takes over the Shaw Theatre and The Zutons head for the Roundhouse.... more

Noel and co charm the lager louts

03.11.06

Compered by comedian Russell Brand, For Pity's Sake was different from other charity shows and not just because of its eye-watering entrance fee and rare Noel Gallagher solo show. ... more

This exciting View is well worth a look

20.10.06

Nothing really prepares you for the exciting experience of seeing The View live, says Sophie Harris. They may have an average age of 18, but their three-minute songs feel mighty.... more

This week's new CDs

25.09.06

Jamelia walks the walk and talks the talk to fabulous effect on her latest album, The Lemonheads make a brilliantly bold return, and Sparklehorse opts for a clearer, poppier sound.... more

Downloads of the week

15.09.06

Channel 4's Rock School star Lil' Chris has a debut single out online and you grab a sneak preview of Badly Drawn Boy's new album. David Smyth rounds up the best of the web.... more

No flat-pack tribute act

15.09.06

Fresh-faced Reading four-piece, A Beggar's Opera, are without a record deal right now, but if this gig was anything to go by, says Sarah Graham, they won't be free agents for long.... more

Pete lets loose with a dream in the park

29.08.06

Pete Doherty was on form at Get Loaded in the Park and, remarkably, sober too, proving that underneath the turbulent social life lurks a major musical talent.... more