All tattered denim and plaid shirts, Yuck are spearheading the return of the alt.rock scene that Kurt Cobain created. And this time it's in London, says Nosheen Iqbal... more
It’s a new year and everyone is busy making predictions. Who better to ask about the talents of tomorrow than those whose job it is to seek them out — the bookers of London’s coolest venues... more
Right now, all Los Angeles's Silversun Pickups lack is the one truly great song to catapult them to mass stardom. But everything else is in place. Don't bet against them... more
Victoria Beckham has committed the ultimate celebrity fashion crime - brazenly stealing another star's look. Posh Spice spent Friday night rubbing shoulders with Cruel Intentions star Selma Blair, who wore a striking black and silver confection, at a Marc Jacobs catwalk show in New York. And if imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, then the actress was surely delighted that just two days later, Posh was spotted at a party at the Maritime Hotel in exactly the same frock
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Ska-punk veterans Less Than Jake produced a listless performance at the Astoria 2, almost entirely lacking the energy they are supposedly able to summon.... more
Victorian English Gentlemens Club played a short, sweet set, choc-a-block with ideas and character, showing exactly why oddball indie has stuck around so long, says Joe Muggs.
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The Complete Depeche Mode goes on sale, hard-rocking Glaswegians Biffy Clyro release an early taster of their revitalised sound and Nick Cave returns to his garage rock roots.... more
New compilations from Sonic Youth, Josef K and Matt Elliot plus a remix album from Architecture In Helsinki, make perfect alternative stocking fillers.... more
New compilations from Sonic Youth, Josef K and Matt Elliot plus a remix album from Architecture In Helsinki, make perfect alternative stocking fillers.... 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