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Albarn and pals make it up in Africa Express

23.10.08
It's taken Africa Express three years to reach London. But Koko's star-studded and surprisingly ego-less marathon was worth the wait.... more

Off the record

10.10.08
African music is about to be very big in London — and it’s all thanks to Damon Albarn, says David Smyth.... more

Rock of ages against racism

28.04.08
The Love Music Hate Racism carnival was a true British national party: colourful, vibrant and free to everybody.... more

Weekend gig guide

24.04.08
Whether you prefer a geek chic band, acoustic set or carnival-style concert there is a selection of great gigs to choose from this weekend.... more

Music carnival with a message

10.04.08
The Love Music Hate Racism Carnival is set to take over Victoria Park with a host of top acts, including Hard-Fi and Patrick Wolf, on the bill but this event is about more than having a fun day out.... more

Off the record

07.03.08
David Smyth talks to London rapper Taio Cruz about making it big in America and reveals what Billy Bragg is doing behind bars.... more

Archer just misses target

19.12.07
Hard-Fi seemed unsuited to the Wembley stage during an uneven and frustrating show, relying on blokeish charm rather than major production values.... more

Off the record

07.12.07
In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web.... more

Remembering Strummer

16.11.07
This anniversary tribute to the punk icon Joe Strummer, Arms Aloft, was a mess until Billy Bragg rescued it with his pre-finale set.... more

Off the record

05.10.07
Radiohead's long-term creative partner Stanley Donwood talks to David Smyth on the band's decision to practically give their album away.... more

Nash and Winehouse join Q Awards nominees

13.09.07
London singers Amy Winehouse and Kate Nash are among the favourites nominated for this year's Q Awards.... more

Suburban knights in Oxford St

03.09.07
Hard-Fi launched their second album, Once Upon A Time In The West, with a Virgin Megastore gig and a 1am signing session for around 300 fans.... more

Stars of CCTV return

03.09.07
They may be known for writing great rock singalongs but Hard-Fi are really just a bunch of loved-up hippies.... more

CDs of the week

31.08.07
New albums from Hard-Fi, Kano and Spike Wells are among the top CDs of the week. ... more

Off the record

10.08.07
David Smyth predicts big things for Liverpudlian Candie Payne, talks about Kanye's latest hook-up and lets us know all that's new in online music.... more

Band whose time is about to come

27.07.07
Hard-Fi showcased material from their new album Once Upon A Time In The West, which was richer in tone and sharper in vision.... more

Pub, club or both?

11.05.07
There is something for everyone at the Old Queen's Head, a DJ pub where you can eat, drink and then dance the night away all under one roof.... more

Crawl on to new sounds

18.04.07
Arwa Haider looks forward to The Camden Crawl, an annual musical trip around NW1's most famous venues featuring more than 80 of the coolest underground bands around.... more

Park hit the mark with a softer punch

26.03.07
Maximo Park were the surprise success story of 2005 with their literate, funny, moving guitar music. Paul Connolly reviews their second album, Our Heavenly Pleasures.... more

CDs of the week

26.01.07
We take a look at some of the hottest albums released this week including the latest offerings from Norah Jones, the Klaxons and Miles Davis.... more

Critic's choice: top 5 gigs

12.01.07
Old folkies Vashti Bunyan and Bert Jansch, lairy rockers The Twang, plus a metal outfit and a Swedish multi-instrumentalist are David Smyth's preferred treats.... more

Downloads of the week

11.12.06
Hard-Fi offer free downloads of their touring antics, Newton Faulkner's taster EP is in download stores now and Damon Albarn's latest venture play a free MySpace gig.... more

Weller brings pomp to first electric prom

26.10.06
The first night of the Electric Proms opened with the rock equivalent of Jerusalem - the pomp and circumstance of another British institution, Mr Paul Weller.... more

Why Billy Bragg is feeling electric

24.10.06
British rock is the focus of a new music festival, the Electric Proms, at the Roundhouse. One of its stars, Billy Bragg, tells Nick Curtis: 'We're going back to our roots.'... more

Muse and Thom top the digital pops

04.10.06
Muse and Thom Yorke were the big winners at the BT Digital Music Awards. Each collected two trophies at the fifth annual ceremony dedicated to digital music entertainment.... more

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