Squatters evicted from a block of Brixton flats which has been occupied for more than a decade said that their departure was 'the end of an era'
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Choir With No Name, a singing group for the homeless, has made its first album and video and will soon perform in front of its biggest audience, thanks to Standard readers
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At the age of 51, Tim Robbins has taken the plunge and hes swimming in similar Americana-influenced waters to Billy Bob Thornton and Kevin Costner... more
A piece of computer-generated music designed to be played for 1,000 years will be performed live for the first time since the project began a decade ago... more
Vince Power used to be called The Godfather of Gigs, and his enemy was boring music. As founder of Mean Fiddler, he promoted The Pogues and Billy Bragg back when no one else would, going on to build a £60 million empire that he has since sold.... more
In a scene that recalls the famous face-off moment in Alien vs Predator, these equally scary creatures were spotted pressed up against each other last night. And we can't decide which scene is more terrifying. Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty two of the most infamous and easily the messiest musicians of our time moved in for a goodbye kiss outside Amy Winehouse's Camden pad. Their hardcore lifestyles were literally written all over their faces, as a close-up photo revealed pimples and scars, as well as a full set of dirty fingernails
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The line-up for Get Loaded In The Park has been revealed and there is something to satisfy all music tastes at this year's event; from Iggy & The Stooges to Gossip.... more
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
A look back at the history of a London landmark, as a bandmate of the Clash's Joe Strummer prepares for the final concert there before the bulldozers move in.... more
Once dubbed the new Bob Dylan, political and socially conscious singer Conor Oberst showed signs that he is starting to loosen up during his band's Koko gig.... more
Shane MacGowan was steadier on his feet than he has been for years at The Pogues' Brixton Academy gig - but unfortunately he could barely speak let alone sing.... more
It isn't just Status Quo who are rockin' all over Christmas: The Pogues, Iron Maiden, Snow Patrol and Kasabian are also doing their Yuletide stuff.... more
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.... 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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