http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-203-the-libertines/topic-rss.do The Libertines RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23773592-sunday-is-the-new-fun-day.do Forget depressing Sundays - chill out at a club where you can play games, knit, or learn to dance, says Jasmine Gardner 2009-11-23T11:23:05Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23762647-guide-to-the-london-jazz-festival.do 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 2009-10-30T09:40:01Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23734995-pete-doherty-keen-to-reform-the-libertines.do Pete Doherty has revealed he is prepared to reform his band the Libertines, even if fellow frontman Carl Barat refuses to join 2009-08-20T14:45:44Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23727634-going-down-the-tube-pete-doherty-helps-sell-tfl-mugs.do Pete Doherty’s song lyrics are being used to promote the Underground, under a deal signed between music publisher EMI and Transport for London 2009-08-04T07:21:11Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23701400-the-pretty-things-are-britains-great-lost-band.do They hung out with Dylan, brawled with the Stones and inspired The Clash and Kasabian. So why aren't The Pretty Things better known? 2009-05-29T09:56:40Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23668741-dohertys-graceful-return-to-form.do Peter Doherty's charismatic compositional blend of Blakean imagery, skiffle riffs and dub techniques has a seductive pull. 2009-03-29T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23649867-peter-doherty-keeps-his-shirt-on.do Being a reformed character was never meant to be easy. For someone so seemingly spineless, Peter Doherty was musically fearless at Shepherds Bush. 2009-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/article-23590801-cherry-pick-a-fruity-party.do Intimate, sexy and carefree, Cherryjam oozes cool but with a proper “leave your attitude in the cloakroom” 2008-11-21T13:09:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23557191-libertines-reunited-as-carl-and-pete-perform.do Pete Doherty and Carl Barat had Libertines fans licking their lips when they reunited on stage to perform in Camden. 2008-09-18T11:11:52Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23515796-pete-rises-above-the-shambles.do Appearing on stage at the Albert Hall in a sharp suit, Pete Doherty hadn't looked this smart since his last court appearance. 2008-07-13T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23501508-cds-of-the-week.do 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. 2008-06-27T10:35:59Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23487983-things-get-better-for-barat-and-his-band.do 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. 2008-05-27T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23487772-gigs-of-the-week.do 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. 2008-05-27T13:24:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23485711-gigs-of-the-week.do The Modfather, aka Paul Weller, will play Hammersmith Apollo, MGMT bring their unusal sound to London and The Ting Tings take over the Astoria. 2008-05-19T11:43:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23484101-gigs-of-the-week.do One of the most respected live acts, The Raconteurs, are to play Hammersmith Apollo, Willie Nelson comes to town and Backstreet Boys reunite. 2008-05-12T12:13:15Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23431070-pirates-prove-too-polite.do Reading indie-rock five-piece Pete and the Pirates have an endearing sound, but their performance at Astoria was a bit reticent. 2008-01-07T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23414521-charlatans-free-online.do The Charlatans are threatening to shake up the music industry by giving away their latest single for free online. 2007-10-01T10:29:17Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23408177-internet-and-middle-aged-fans-fuel-live-music-boom.do Live music is enjoying a renaissance, with record numbers of fans going to concerts thanks to a boom in downloading music from the internet. 2007-08-13T10:19:53Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23404705-whos-up-for-the-mercury.do 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 2007-07-17T13:27:09Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23394142-critics-choice-top-5-gigs.do 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. 2007-04-27T12:06:02Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23381815-hats-off-to-the-young-guns-of-pop.do 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. 2007-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23380871-frantic-energy-without-focus.do 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. 2007-01-08T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23377039-these-teens-are-on-fire.do The wave of adoration surrounding Dundee's The View has propelled the teen quartet to prominence. And you can see why, says David Smyth. 2006-12-05T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23376398-critics-choice-top-5-gigs.do Wembley becomes Glamourpuss Central, Dionne Warwick takes over the Shaw Theatre and The Zutons head for the Roundhouse. 2006-11-30T14:45:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23373088-noel-and-co-charm-the-lager-louts.do 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. 2006-11-03T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23371345-this-exciting-view-is-well-worth-a-look.do 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. 2006-10-19T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23367833-this-weeks-new-cds.do 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. 2006-09-24T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23366872-downloads-of-the-week.do 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. 2006-09-15T09:56:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23366998-no-flat-pack-tribute-act.do 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. 2006-09-14T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23364993-pete-lets-loose-with-a-dream-in-the-park.do 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. 2006-08-28T23:00:00Z