It’s a new year and everyone is busy making predictions. Who better to ask about the talents of tomorrow than those whose job it is to seek them out — the bookers of London’s coolest venues... more
If you’re mad enough, you could attend a music festival every weekend from late May to September. From Florence in a field to Snoop Dogg in the park, David Smyth outlines a hectic schedule.... more
It is a pleasant surprise to meet anyone who is optimistic at the moment. So I have liked spending time with people involved in London technology start-ups in the past week ... more
One prides itself on the freedom to experiment, thinking differently and individuality. The other represents a slice of the solid values of middle England - a slice of jam sponge, that is... more
Isle of Wight's Bestival will be one of the summer's hottest music events. Arwa Haider asks its DJ organiser Rob da Bank why the fancy dress-fest seems to work.... more
Radiohead drop hints, Tarantino has killer taste,
Natasha Bedingfield is back, and podcasts are soon to contain music. It's all happening, says David Smyth.... more
David Smyth ponders the Arctic Monkeys' unlikely move into the world of fashion, extortionate ticket prices for gigs and Bjork's latest out-of-this-world album in his weekly column.... more
The Whoopee Club brings its burlesque, cabaret and classic dance music to west London and Guanabara provides an ideal introduction to the sexy, sweaty world of Brazilian nightlife.... more
From roller-skating at the Renaissance Rooms to "bosh bosh bosh" at The Hard Dance Awards and a fundraiser for New Orleans' musicians, Chris Elwell-Sutton picks the top nights out.... more
It's been a good year for African music and the outstanding line-up at the Roundhouse, featuring Amadou and Mariam, K'Naan and Ba Cissoko, summed the year up. ... more
The Absolut Icebar celebrates its first birthday, guitarist Keith James plays Nick Drake songs and Water Rats hosts a kitsch and kinky retro night.... more
Lovingly curated by Radio One DJ Rob da Bank, Bestival prides itself on its killer line-up and a well defined sense of silliness and it broke the world fancy dress record again this year.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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