It’s east versus west as Victoria and Hyde Parks vie with each other to host the best of the summer festivals. But for Olivia Cole there’s one clear winner... more
The Hold Steady have made four lavishly acclaimed albums, supported their heroes The Rolling Stones and received a glowing testimony from Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who recently called them 'the best band this year by far' in a magazine interview.... more
With little to choose between the line-ups, it's the added extras that will count at this year's festivals. David Smyth guides you through the best summer festivals.... more
Diva Peaches Geldof was left fuming when she was placed on a table with members of indie band The Enemy at the O2 last night. Unknown to the organisers of the Shockwaves NME Awards, Sir Bob's daughter and the band are long-standing rivals, and apparently Peaches is in the process of suing them... more
The awesome noise The White Stripes created, combined with star quality and tireless effort, made it clear that everyone present will be talking of this gig and little else in the days ahead.... more
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