If you’re mad enough, you could attend a music festival every weekend from late May to September. From Florence in a field to Snoop Dogg in the park, David Smyth outlines a hectic schedule.... more
A refreshing event at which musicianship was a higher priority than hype, Longing For Latitude was a showcase for some hotly-tipped, up-and-coming acts.... more
They may have been away for a while, but little has changed about The Magic Numbers, except that they seem to want to be taken a bit more seriously.... more
KT Tunstall, Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher go acoustic, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band reunite to mark their 40th anniversary and The Magic Numbers showcase their second album.... more
Unassuming, badly dressed and with little to say for themselves, Feeder got a much-needed shot of glamour when they were joined on stage by the Sugababes.... more
The Magic Numbers' second album continues from where last year's debut left off, Joanna Newsom is in a magical universe all her own and Damien Rice releases the brilliant gimmick-free 9.... more
The Sugababes promote the release of their first must-have album, the ICA marks the twentieth anniversary of its original C86 festival and Tom Jones will be airing all the old favourites.... more
The first night of the Electric Proms opened with the rock equivalent of Jerusalem - the pomp and circumstance of another British institution, Mr Paul Weller.... more
A 24-carat line-up takes to the stage for The Secret Policeman's Ball, the if.comeddies awards season continues and comedy package tour Edinburgh & Beyond has quality running through it.... more
David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album.... 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
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