Of Suede's three Brixton nights featuring their first three albums, only the one featuring their second and best, 1994's Dog Man Star, sold out... more
She's the new Dusty Springfield and the latest in an astonishing line of young female British singing talent. But what the fans who've made Duffy No 1 for five consecutive weeks - and the biggest-selling artist of 2008 so far - don't know is the harrowing story of the dark and dangerous world she escaped... more
If Kate Nash was annoying before, at least she had some hits and hooks; this time it’s just bland and irritating. Plus, Paul Weller's lastest release.... more
Old folkies Vashti Bunyan and Bert Jansch, lairy rockers The Twang, plus a metal outfit and a Swedish multi-instrumentalist are David Smyth's preferred treats.... 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
From Coldplay and Pulp to The Who and Pink Floyd, much of modern music flourished in the capital's seats of higher learning. A new poll has revealed where they studied.... more