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The man behind the Jedward factor (and it's not Simon Cowell)

19.11.09
Video: Thirty years ago, Robert Stephenson brought U2 to London. Now it emerges he gave Jedward their first break — see an exclusive video of them singing here... more

Oasis in the running for 'world's best act' title at Q awards despite split

26.10.09
Oasis were shortlisted for "best act in the world today" at the Q Awards.... more

U2 to make history with live web gig

20.10.09
Rockers U2 are to make internet history by broadcasting an entire gig on the web live from the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California... more

U2 are the kings of infinite space

17.08.09
Not content with being the biggest band on Earth, U2's Wembley Stadium gig saw them intent on bringing outer space into the equation... more

Noel Gallagher causes mayhem at U2 bash

17.08.09
Still mad for it. Noel Gallagher did his best to upstage U2 last night as the Irish supergroup hosted a party at Home House in Marylebone to celebrate their weekend gigs at Wembley Stadium... more

Sound check: Arctic Monkeys are ready to evolve

14.08.09
Sheffield quartet Arctic Monkeys have a challenging new sound for their third album — but by taking risks they could soon be in a league of their own.... more

U2 set to Claw in record-breaking 88,000 fans for Wembley show

14.08.09
The record for the biggest ever audience at Wembley Stadium is due to be broken as U2 perform at the venue. ... more

Gigs of the week

14.08.09
British Sea Power will play Regent's Park, Grizzly Bear comes to Koko and U2 are ready to fill Wembley Stadium. ... more

Yusuf, U2 and Baaba Maal delight in Island Life

29.05.09
Spine-tingling music from Baaba Maal and U2 before Yusuf melted hearts with his masterful songs and strangely affecting voice.... more

Off the record: The Top 10's back on trend

27.03.09
The charts are worth following again — and it's all thanks to the download revolution.... more

Luck & ego keep U2 going

11.03.09
U2 attribute their success to “good luck and band ego”. ... more

CDs of the week

27.02.09
No Line On The Horizon should mark the end of U2's years of consolidation and Courtney Pine is approaching his prime.... more

Killers and Coldplay to star at War Child's 15th birthday show

28.01.09
The Killers and Coldplay are set to perform a one-off concert for the War Child charity next month... more

U2 payout leaves tour company nursing a $19m loss

18.12.08
Media: Irish rock legends U2 have cashed in $25 million worth of shares in Live Nation, the company which handles their tours, merchandising and sponsorship... more

Kasabian rattle through hits

17.11.08
Kasabian's Union Chapel gig was a stopgap show to be sure, but one that makes their proper return next year that little bit more eagerly anticipated.... more

Seasick Steve and Stereophonics back to basics

11.11.08
"Seasick" Steve Wold and Stereophonics went into busking mode at DJ Jo Whiley's Little Noise Session and proved sometimes simplicity is the best policy.... more

Campaign is on to quell barracks-plan rebellion

07.11.08
It is nice to see the Qataris wish to be good neighbours with the residents of Chelsea and Belgravia. A very English representative of the oil-state's development arm, Qatari Diar, took morning tea last Friday with members of the Belgravia Residents Association... more

Fan records new U2 songs blaring out of Bono villa

18.08.08
Tracks from rock band U2's new album have appeared on the internet illegally after singer Bono played them loudly at his holiday villa in France... more

Bono up close

21.02.08
U2 3D is rock that's just a bit too temperate to be properly radical and the show looks rehearsed to the minutest detail.... more

CDs of the week

30.11.07
Rufus Wainwright's Carnegie Hall tribute to Judy Garland, U2's Joshua Tree sprouts once more and the distinctive Souad Massi in CDs of the week.... more

Sorry, there aren't any names left for bands...

08.10.07
Today's new bands are finding it difficult to think of a name for themselves because all the good ones have been taken.... more

Bono turns up at Beatles premiere

27.09.07
Rock star Bono made a surprise appearance at the UK celebrity premiere of Across the Universe, a musical film featuring songs by The Beatles.... more

Surf's up this summer

27.04.07
Music matters this week include Britain's answer to surfer-folky Jack Johnson, another insight into Bob Dylan and a quick listen to Editors' epic new record.... more

Long-term success in the US is earned the hard way

05.03.07
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This Mac is going to be big

13.12.06
Colin MacIntyre could be about to become a household name if the songs he debuted at this London gig are anything to go by.... more

Sir Paul calls for music copyright to be longer

07.12.06
Sir Paul McCartney is among more than 4,000 musicians who have taken out a full-page newspaper advert expressing their discontent with the law over copyright.... more

Bono wins court battle over his old Stetson

15.11.06
U2 won a High Court battle against their former stylist, forcing her to hand over a cowboy hat she took from Bono almost two decades ago.... more

Downloads of the week

03.11.06
Two of the world's biggest bands unite for Music Rising, cult music show The Tube returns in barely recognisable guise and MIA is offering the first fruits of her next album as a free download.... more

Elder statesmen, but Oasis are still bad boys

30.10.06
Oasis joined the rock establishment at the Q magazine awards, but Liam Gallagher failed to turn up fuelling speculation he was in a sulk.... more

Sgt Pepper tops all-time album chart

29.08.06
The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was today voted the nation's favourite Number One album.... more

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