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
The British Music Experience will open at the O2 next year — but why settle for memorabilia when you can see the real thing every night of the week?.... more
Many big names have new albums out in the coming weeks, but only one will make it to the Christmas list. David Smyth finds out who it could be.
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As a taster for to his new album, Tell Tale Signs, out in October, Bob Dylan has unveiled a previously unreleased song, Dreamin' Of You, via his official website.... more
Keane singer Tom Chaplin will never be cool - but his instinctive understanding of how to work a crowd won through at the band's Wembley Arena gig.... more
American bands Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Cold War Kids both have promising futures after a mesmerising display at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, says John Aizlewood.... more
Gwen Stefani is back with her second solo album, Lee Hazlewood releases the life-affirming Cake or Death and Emma Bunton descends into bland cabaret.... more
Gwen Stefani is back with her second solo album, Lee Hazlewood releases the life-affirming Cake or Death and Emma Bunton descends into bland cabaret.... more
After a spell in the Priory, Keane frontman Tom Chaplin is back in the saddle and the success story appears to be back on track, on the surface at least. ... more
Pop band Keane are firing the opening salvo in a new battle against bootleggers. They are to sell CD recordings of their gigs only 10 minutes after they come off stage.... more
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.... 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