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On tour now: The B52's

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Chase away those back-to-work blues with hot new bands and big-name DJs every Monday at Durrr at The End, says Charlote Melville.... more

Alphabeat keep it upbeat

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Alphabeat's Koko set was enough to make even the fiercest of curmudgeons tap a foot and break a smile.... more

Tings are looking better

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Strongly tipped for success without even releasing a proper single, The Ting Tings took just half an hour to live up to the hype at their first headline gig in London.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

27.07.07
Basement Jaxx warm-up for the imminent V Festival and the Scissor Sisters play two giant Dockland shows this weekend.... more

Filthy but gorgeous Scissor Sisters

27.07.07
They are the bad taste band who came good. But Scissor Sisters almost went too far at the O2 Arena, daring to mock the legend that is Barbra Streisand.... more

Mika in Wonderland (Somerset House, actually)

18.07.07
Short of handing out little bags of cake at the door, Mika Penniman did everything possible to turn his latest London show into an eight-year-old's birthday party.... more

Robbie up for songwriting award

24.05.07
Beleaguered Robbie Williams could win a major award at the Ivor Novello Awards tonight for Rudebox, a song that was panned by the critics.... more

Rapping Robbie back with chance of Novello

23.04.07
Robbie Williams has received a nomination for one of British songwriting's most prestigious prizes despite his latest album being panned by critics.... more

Mika nets chart double

12.02.07
Flamboyant pop star Mika has pulled off a double coup, with both his debut album and single at the top of the charts.... more

Surely we should bin The Brits

19.01.07
It's been an exciting year for British pop - not that you'd know it from the play-safe awards line-up, says David Smyth. Don't set the video.... more

The Brit Award nominations - in full

17.01.07
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Stripped-down set from a rising star

13.12.06
Flamboyant newcomer Mika seems certain to be a more permanent presence in pop and a deal to be one of the faces of Paul Smith suggests that he is also becoming a style icon.... more

Critic's choice: Best weekend gigs

24.11.06
The Scissor Sisters play their big Wembley gig this weekend, plus Primal Scream will be offering some derivative rocking and rolling and George Michael brings his tour to town.... more

Monster show from Franken Sisters

01.11.06
After this theatrical Halloween spectacle there is no doubt about the devotion the Scissor Sisters inspire in their fans, or about the high levels of entertainment they provide them.... more

Get ready to schlock

31.10.06
There's no denying that bad taste is a great excuse for a party, and music fans are especially spoilt for spooky choice tonight, including Finnish death metallers Lordi at the Forum.... more

Festivals attract a million more tourists

13.10.06
London's festivals and special events last month drew more than three million visits to the capital - up from two million in September 2005. ... more

Razorlight cut through Scissor Sisters

09.10.06
Soft-rockers Razorlight have claimed the top spot in the UK singles chart, beating Scissor Sisters and former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff.... more

Scissor Sisters make it a double

02.10.06
Scissor Sisters have topped both the singles and album charts for the second week running.... more

Ta-Dah! Scissor Sisters swing double No 1

25.09.06
The Scissor Sisters have clinched the top spot in both this week's UK singles and album chart. It is the third week the New York disco group have spent at number one in the singles chart.... more

Downloads to dominate charts

20.09.06
Music downloads could soon dominate the Top 40 after music stores agreed to a change in chart rules. As of January 1, all digital sales will count.... more

Cutting a very camp dash

18.09.06
Pop's gaudiest circus troupe the Scissor Sisters dug out their most glitzy outfits and commandeered Trafalgar Square for a night of campness and extravagant disco.... more

This week's new CDs

15.09.06
The Scissor Sisters new album is big, bright, bold - and gay, Mates of State's Bring It Back is well worth seeking out and Darkel's first outing is super cool.... more

Critic's Choice: Top Five Gigs

15.09.06
Texan singer-songwriter Jolie Holland plays the Roundhouse, the Scissor Sisters play free in Trafalgar square and Mekon are at Fabric. David Smyth selects the cream of this weekend's gigs.... more

Sisters still twisted

14.09.06
New York glam rock five-piece, The Scissor Sisters tell Arwa Haider about the unusual inspirations at work behind their second album.... more

Killer line-up and carnival spirit

11.09.06
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.... more

Take me out

07.09.06
From an ultra-hip Brazilian sextet's debut gig to weird science at the Roundhouse, we've got a round-up of all the best events this weekend.... more

Scissor Sisters hire hawks for crowd control

18.08.06
Hawks are being recruited to scare off the Trafalgar Square pigeons, allowing glam rockers the Scissor Sisters to perform a free open-air concert.... more

Free Scissor Sisters gig

11.08.06
The Scissor Sisters are set to perform a free open-air concert in Trafalgar Square. The glam-rock band have been given permission by Ken Livingstone to take over the square next month.... more

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