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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

Cockney favourites Chas & Dave split

22.09.09

Chas & Dave have decided to go their separate ways following the death of Dave’s wife Sue from lung cancer. ... 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

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

28.04.08

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

Who's in and who's out?

18.02.08

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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

Jarvis goes into Meltdown

12.06.07

It's the most unpredictable festival of the year and the best thing about curating it, says Jarvis Cocker, is being able to celebrate the music you're most passionate about. ... 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

Sony Radio Academy Awards winners

01.05.07

Here is the full list of the winners at the 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

The Sony Radio Academy Awards nominations

30.04.07

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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