Ohio duo The Black Keys began their career at the start of the decade by apparently channelling the spirits of Mississippi Delta bluesmen into their raucous rock.... more
Karen Elson and Jack White are the Addams Family of rock, writing songs about devils and death in their Nashville hideaway. She has come a long way from the mills of Oldham... more
Credit to Keane for going a bit silly on their third album, Kaiser Chiefs still haven't peaked and Ray Lamontagne proves he is a true romantic.... more
Angus and Julia Stone sounded like they looked; making unsettling music that ranged from the twee The Wedding Song to the disturbing A Book Like This.... more
The White Stripes' sixth album is thrilling, Ray LaMontagne carries an authenticity that doesn't come across in other singer-songwriters and Calvin Harris offers music for the dancefloor.... 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
Jack White has taken a brave step forming The Raconteurs. But will he enjoy the success of The White Stripes with his new project. Martha de Lacey watched them at the Brixton Academy.... more
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