Music and branding rubbed each other up the wrong way as soul-pop poppet Pixie Lott made her live comeback under the unlikely banner of a Q magazine gig... more
Although none of their nine albums bar their recent collaboration with John Legend reached the British Top 70, this Philadelphia sextet's sizzling live reputation means they pack venues above their status... more
Joined by an audaciously funky band, including a heavyset keyboard player who belted out an awesome vocal, but Raphael Saadiq was indisputably the leader... more
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (provisionally titled Good Ass Job until sanity prevailed) is the work of a man who feels compelled to be bigger, better and braver...Kanye West
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Detroit singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens is showing no diminution of ambition and Belle and Sebastian are back with their first album in four years... more
Alicia Keys changed Empire State Of Mind (Part II), her hymn to New York, into a tribute to Jo’burg at the World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert.... more
First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: 'It was excellent,' Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. 'It was amazing.'
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As a singer who writes her own songs and staunchly refuses to stick to just one style of music, Estelle Swaray is accustomed to taking risks. Her music spans hip-hop, soul, reggae and pop - and she is equally adept at whatever genre she turns her attention to. After a move to New York and a new album, she is now ready for her next challenge... more
The soulful singer/rapper talks frankly to Zena Alkayat about her musical resurrection after quitting Britain and moving to the US to mix with the hip-hop big boys.... more
Madonna, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Razorlight are among the acts which have signed up to play in the Live Earth concert at the new Wembley Stadium on 7 July.... more
David Smyth ponders over Starbucks' move into the music business, the coffee company's imminent signing of Paul McCartney, and Steven Seagal's upcoming Shepherds Bush Empire gig.... more
Cool, confident John Legend provided faultless music and a lot of energy, but didn't always engage with the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, says Chris Elwell-Sutton.... 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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