From its humble beginnings as a left-field music show for hippies looking for peace and love on a remote dairy farm, Glastonbury has established itself as one of the world's largest and best-loved festivals... more
There have been plenty of arts events this week, as every week. The Orange Prize for Women's Fiction unleashed its shortlist. Harrison Birtwistle's opera about the poor old Minotaur was premiered. A bit of an exhibition about James Bond opened. The RSC put on the History Plays at the Roundhouse... more
On the verge of the 30th anniversary of Marc Bolan's death, David Smyth pays a visit to the memorial site, one of London's less well-known rock shrines.... more
This week's CD round-up includes the Miles Davis quintet, Lucinda Williams' bleakest album to date and the latest offering from veteran band The Fall.... more
Punk on the King's Road, Mods in Soho, The Clash in Ladbroke Grove, The Jam in Woking, Jagger and Richards in Dartford - they are all part of an online music map charting London's rock history.... more
Folk is enjoying a renaissance right now, and at the forefront are Andy Cabic's group, Vetiver, who for an hour at Spitz conjured up some truly joyous country-rock.... more
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