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Reading Festival gives young London bands the chance to shine

21.07.11
Next month Reading's NME/Radio 1 stage will be giving two of London's hottest bands the chance to show their stuff at one of the UK's leading music festivals. We speak to Yuck guitarist Max Bloom and Chapel Club's Lewis Bowman... more

Glastonbury: Beyonce, Radiohead, U2 and Pulp - review

27.06.11
"Are you ready to be entertained?" asked Beyoncé at the start of her spectacular Sunday night show at Glastonbury. Entertained? I almost needed respiratory treatment... more

I'm lukewarm about today's Cool Britannia

22.06.11
Last summer, David Cameron made a big speech about tourism. It's time to stop talking about "Cool Britannia", he said... more

CDs of the week: The Vaccines and John T Pearson

11.03.11
Our critics round-up this week's biggest music releases...... more

Dave Grohl dedicates his NME God-like genius award to Kurt Cobain

24.02.11
Dave Grohl was declared a God-like genius at the Shockwave NME awards and he dedicated the prize to Nirvana's Kurt Cobain... more

Dave Grohl bags 'Godlike Genius' NME Award

11.01.11
Foo Fighters and former Nirvana star Dave Grohl has been awarded the Godlike Genius Award by music paper NME... more

Magnetic Man is dubstepping into the spectacular zone

04.11.10
Magnetic Man's set ventured into rave, trance and soul. And the huge synths on Anthemic had shades of Vangelis... more

James Blunt and Shakin' Stevens head Glastonbury's strangest (and most middle-aged) line-up yet

02.11.10
Glastonbury's strangest line-up yet has been released early after it was leaked online by the NME. As well as the more traditional rock acts, festival organisers have stunned fans with the surprising inclusion of Shakin' Stevens and James Blunt on the bill... more

Happy days in the sun at Glastonbury

28.06.10
As Stevie Wonder sung the final jubilant note on the Pyramid Stage, the moon rose and time was called on the hottest and possibly the happiest Glastonbury in its 40-year history.... more

Glastonbury guide: 10 acts to catch this weekend

25.06.10
From Snoop Dogg to Shakira, here are the Glastonbury acts not to be missed.... more

Sound check: We're going into Meltdown

11.06.10
Folk legend Richard Thompson takes over the South Bank tonight — and he’s chosen a typically eclectic line-up.... more

These panicky terror laws are the real joke

12.05.10
If I were to use this column to announce my intention to nail-bomb the London Aquarium, would you think I was serious? Well, I am... more

Boarding school and a bloodless revolution

07.05.10
Is the revolt by 100 sixth-formers at Uppingham public school symptomatic of David Cameron’s “broken Britain”?... more

Honoured Sir Terry Wogan raises Tower Bridge

14.12.09
Broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan will raise Tower Bridge and receive the Freedom of the City of London today... more

Soundcheck: Tomorrow's party people

16.10.09
After a decade of embracing the weird and wonderful, the rock festival at Butlins has now got The Simpsons involved... more

Blasting into space at Glastonbury

29.06.09
The sun shone bright and Bruce Springsteen, Blur and Dizzee Rascal delighted fans at Glastonbury ... more

Jack White strikes again with The Dead Weather

24.06.09
Jack White is clearly aiming for more limited appeal and has succeeded again with his latest band, The Dead Weather.... more

CDs of the week

22.08.08
Pop from The Automatic and Slipknot and some funktastic guests turn out for SMV's new jazz album... more

Glastonbury veteran Kate Moss arrives at festival with boyfriend Jamie Hince

28.06.08
Kate Moss joined the growing crowd of celebrities at Glastonbury last night. The 34-year-old supermodel braved the rain and mud to support her boyfriend, The Kills guitarist Jamie Hince, as he took to the stage.... more

Gigs of the week

09.06.08
Jools Holland will take to the stage at Hampton Court Palace, Gavin Rossdale is to play Camden and Kid Rock comes to Shepherds Bush.... more

Southbank prepares for Massive Attack

14.02.08
Massive Attack will be the artistic directors of this year's Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre... more

Who you taking to the prom?

24.10.07
With more than 80 established artists and rising stars, the BBC Electric Proms offers five days of gigs and films at venues across Camden.... more

CDs of the week

23.07.07
Young Marble Giants and Garbage head this week's selection of the best CDs.... more

The Who soldier on - but Iggy steals the show

25.06.07
Richard Godwin squelched from one stage to another at Glastonbury this weekend to give us his verdict on this year's festival.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

04.05.07
David Smyth discusses the new series of Later ... with Jools Holland, a family reunion, rock star Iggy Pop's possible appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show and the latest on the internet. ... more

Chris Evans wins top radio award

01.05.07
Chris Evans and the late John Peel were among the big winners at the 25th anniversary Sony Radio Academy Awards.... more

Stars battle it out for radio awards

30.04.07
Radio royalty will battle it out tonight for the industry's most prestigious awards.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

09.03.07
Breakthrough band Enter Shikari, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr's latest album and scratching DVDs as if they are vinyl all make it into David Smyth's column this week.... more

Critic's Choice: Top Five Gigs

01.09.06
David Smyth picks some of the best live music in London this weekend, from Beck's essential set at the Shepherd's Bush Empire to Nina Nastasia's appearance at the King's Head in Crouch End.... more


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