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CDs of the week: Robbie Williams has a cracking comeback album

2009-11-06T13:32:29Z

When Robbie Williams's pleasing, pleading voice is coupled with a background orchestra on Superblind he has something he's never previously come close to: gravitas.

Sound check: Rocking with Laughter

2009-11-06T11:57:28Z

Flight of the Conchords are part of a trend that proves it's possible to make a comedy song you can listen to more than once.

Battle of the year's biggest albums

2009-10-23T09:05:04Z

Leona is up against Rihanna, Jamie Cullum braves Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg squares up to 50 Cent � and Robbie takes on the world.

Concept clubbing: taking a night out to a whole new level

2009-09-07T08:12:32Z

An ordinary night out doesn�t cut it any more. Londoners want to let their hair down at edgy, exclusive themed evenings, says Olivia Cole

Why can't my mother choose how she dies?

2009-07-21T07:35:51Z

My mother is nearly 90. She has been happily married twice and widowed twice; she has had four children, all of sound mind and body; she has travelled widely and lived in Africa and England

Gig tickets given away on Facebook in challenge to booking websites

2009-07-13T07:15:21Z

Some of the capital�s most sought-after gigs are being organised entirely via Facebook

Biggest show so far for Pet Shop Boys

2009-06-21T23:00:00Z

After a faltering start, Pet Shop Boys built up to a fantastic finale at the 02 Arena.

CDs of the week

2009-06-19T16:02:26Z

Gossip get funky, God Help the Girl tell a wonderful tale and Jack Pe�ate makes a career-saving left turn

Sound check: My word! It's a rap

2009-05-22T10:57:22Z

Rising MC Speech Debelle is the latest performer to bring music to Bookslam, the literary nightclub that's breaking new ground.

CDs of the week

2009-03-20T17:02:28Z

Pet Shop Boys are having a far-from-fruitful century, Chris Cornell releases Scream and Gareth Williams leads his Power Trio.

Off the record: My pop odyssey

2009-03-20T16:51:11Z

It's a strange trip from Animal Collective to Leonard Cohen as David Smyth takes a tour of the new online music recommendation services.

Pet Shop Boys sing about Menezes

2009-03-17T09:14:39Z

The Pet Shop Boys have written a song about Stockwell Tube shooting victim Jean Charles de Menezes

Bronson is a hard case to crack

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

Far from glamorising violence, the controversial portrait of the notorious Charles Bronson is an indictment of an archaic prison system.

The Killers look on the brightside

2009-02-24T00:00:00Z

The Killers are still enjoying robust sales but their blistering live show is the best way to experience some of these new songs.

CDs of the week

2009-02-13T11:57:08Z

Morrissey has lost his swagger in Years of Refusal, Empire of the Sun's record is glossy electric pop and Tim Garland takes risks.

Brit Awards 2009 Nominees

2009-01-21T09:01:57Z

Stars and MPs lead London parties

2008-11-05T09:30:33Z

The Killers make us all dancers

2008-11-04T00:00:00Z

A practising Mormon and family man at home, the Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is a Las Vegas resident and thus knows a thing or two about spectacle.

Off the record

2008-05-09T09:42:01Z

Bon Iver's debut could turn out to be the best album of 2008 and Sparks begin an epic stint at the Islington Academy.

Harmony for former couples

2008-04-21T23:00:00Z

The Long Blondes' gig at The Forum drew influences from Blondie, Pet Shop Boys and Roxy Music, while singer Kate Jackson�s posing seemed to have been informed by Eighties pop videos.

It's all make believe in this gay soap opera

2008-01-28T00:00:00Z

During an eye-watering three hours Counterfeit Skin barely offers one original thought or genuine sentiment.

Achingly cool at Skylon

2007-11-19T00:00:00Z

It may sound like a hotel on the outskirts of Heathrow, but Skylon strikes exactly the right note.

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

2007-08-31T08:12:14Z

Ladytron and Mercury Prize jazz nominees Basquiat Strings are among the top five gigs playing over the weekend.

Mad Momus is an inspiration

2007-01-05T00:00:00Z

Scotsman-turned-world-citizen Nick Currie - aka Momus - has a restless intelligence that made this gig tiring, even uncomfortably close to insane.

Boys on film

2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

The unique, two-decade story of the Pet Shop Boys is told at the National Portrait Gallery and the exhibition is bizarre, ironic, silly, and always detached.

Kylie the museum star

2006-10-25T08:27:57Z

Kylie Minogue is to be immortalised as an artistic icon with an exhibition at the V&A of outfits, photographs and accessories that have defined her career.

Schools of rock

2006-09-14T11:38:02Z

From Coldplay and Pulp to The Who and Pink Floyd, much of modern music flourished in the capital's seats of higher learning. A new poll has revealed where they studied.

Killer line-up and carnival spirit

2006-09-10T23:00:00Z

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.

Robbie's gone hip-hop happy

2006-09-04T23:00:00Z

A sneak preview of Robbie Williams' new album reveals that the king of pop has a new direction - and it works, says David Smyth.

Captain set to take off

2006-07-31T23:00:00Z

Gig preview: London-based five-piece Captain got together a year ago and have inspired a healthy buzz around their soon-to-be-released album Welcome To Hazelville. They balance bravado with spirited entertainment, so this headline show is set to be a winner.