They may have required Hunter wellies more than factor-20 sunblock but music festivals boomed this summer, according to legendary music man Vince Power's newest stock market company... more
The Pierces, sweet-voiced sisters from Alabama, have a new sound that will propel them to stardom — and over the page are five other names to watch out for next year... more
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
Model du jour Agyness Deyn ordered up kisses and hugs during a romantic lunch with her rocker boyfriend Albert Hammond Jr. in New York yesterday.... more
David Smyth enjoys a book devoted to the soon-to-be-extinct hobby of record shopping, discusses Coldplay's copyright troubles and finds Agyness Deyn's singing is less impressive than her looks. ... more
It's easy to see why Interpol have been compared to New Order and Joy Division, says Chris Elwell-Sutton. But promising songs at their sold-out Koko gig often petered out into mediocrity.... more
Kings of Leon may lack theatricals but the sheer quality of the tunes on display at their rip-roaring Astoria gig was enough to inspire complete and utter devotion from fans.... more
Albert Hammond Jr bucks the trend of guitarists releasing appalling solo work. In fact, his first show in London was far better than anything the Strokes have done recently.... more
Fine new releases by Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, jr, ex-Destiny's Child LaToya, jazz trombonist Dennis Rollins and brash folkies Bellowhead.... more
Albert Hammond of The Strokes goes solo with an iTunes exclusive while Jamelia's comeback single gets a first showing at online stores. David Smyth highlights the best music the web has to offer.... more
Looking like a slightly ravaged mess, Regina Spektor was a breath of fresh air at the Shepherds Bush Empire. Compelling, funny, powerful and compulsively watchable, it was pop at its very best.... 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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