More musical hub than shop - where celebrity customers include Emma Watson and Jack Black - the small Spitalfields premises that's making the ukelele cool faces a battle to survive... more
This 19th-century Welsh Presbyterian chapel was a fair step down from the first Cat's Eyes performance, inside St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican... more
The Pierces, sweet-voiced sisters from Alabama, have a new sound that will propel them to stardom — and over the page are five other names to watch out for next year... more
Sofia Coppola’s boyfriend is lead singer and they won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album this year. Now, Phoenix tell Nosheen Iqbal, they are set to conquer London.... more
Glasvegas's hugely stirring rock songs will soon be bellowed by the same substantial, lad-heavy crowds as those in Arctic Monkeys and Oasis gigs, says David Smyth.
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David Smyth defends Jay-Z as the Glastonbury headliner, considers why being a movie A-lister is a hindrance to a music career and discovers what's new on the net.... more
It's the most unpredictable festival of the year and the best thing about curating it, says Jarvis Cocker, is being able to celebrate the music you're most passionate about. ... more
Legendary New York house label Def Mix takes over Turnmills, Northern Soul comes to Brixton and the Great British Indie Air Guitar Showcase takes place this weekend.... more
Some classy pop from Tori Amos, more of the same old rope from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and a nice send-off for the late jazzman Tony Scott are among the week's offerings.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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