Subscription service offering unlimited legal downloads to be launched after ground-breaking deal between leading internet service provider and the world's biggest music label... more
James Morrison's career started with a bang in 2006 with his debut album, Undiscovered. His Shepherd's Bush gig proved he was worthy of his success.... more
Many big names have new albums out in the coming weeks, but only one will make it to the Christmas list. David Smyth finds out who it could be.
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As is always the case when celebrities and good causes come together, there were a few occasions on which the worthy gave way to the downright cringe-worthy.... more
This week's top 5 gigs include the Gypsy Kings at the Tower of London, Lou Reed at the Hammersmith Apollo and the Concert for Diana at Wembley.... more
Annie Lennox, Corinne Bailey Rae and James Morrison are to headline a concert calling for global peace which will be held at London's Royal Albert Hall.... more
Snow Patrol and Muse are to headline this year's Isle of Wight festival. Kasabian and Keane will appear as special guests, while Amy Winehouse and James Morrison will also perform.... more
Scott Matthews may not have visual charisma - but when he started to sing at his Shepherds Bush Empire gig it was as if the ghost of Tim Buckley was inside the PA system, says Johnny Sharp.... more
Lily Allen capped a remarkable 12 months of success with four Brit Award nominations - including Best British Breakthrough Act, Best British Album and Best British Single.... more
At the Union Chapel's Little Noise Sessions, Lily Allen maintained the spontaneous feel by forgetting the words to her song but an appearance by Chris Martin was the biggest surprise of the night.... more
It's time to stop being coy about the albums we love, says Garry Mulholland in his new book. So we asked him and a panel of experts to reveal their Top 10s.... more
There are no arguments with the hype surrounding James Morrison's voice - it's as wonderful as his press releases claim. His songs, alas, aren't anywhere near as good.... more
Britpop has made a dramatic comeback as a string of home-grown acts bid to be the new kings of the charts. This year has been the best for new British talent for a decade, figures show.... more
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