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The Magic Numbers are back on form

12.10.10
For the first time in years, The Magic Numbers gave every impression of enjoying themselves... more

CDs of the week: Tom Jones and La Roux

23.07.10
This week sees new releases from The Magic Numbers, La Roux and the legendary Tom Jones... more

2010 Summer Festival Guide

23.04.10
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

Sound Check: A whole new world for Rokia Traoré

16.04.10
Rokia Traoré is not only putting Mali on the map, she’s bringing her seductive brand of crossover African music to a more mainstream audience... more

Egos landing for Haiti

26.02.10
A conveyer belt of stars took part in a five-hour musical marathon to raise money for Haiti.... more

Albarn and pals make it up in Africa Express

23.10.08
It's taken Africa Express three years to reach London. But Koko's star-studded and surprisingly ego-less marathon was worth the wait.... more

Off the record

10.10.08
African music is about to be very big in London — and it’s all thanks to Damon Albarn, says David Smyth.... more

A Crowded House at the baby O2

29.06.07
The Magic Numbers and Crowded house kick-start a few singalongs at the dry-run of Indigo, the smaller gig venue at the O2 Arena.... more

Broad range of fresh talent

01.05.07
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

A night of more gold than guilt

21.03.07
Cerys Matthews, Chas and Dave, and Suggs were among the guest singers at the Guilty Pleasures Live night at Hackney Empire.... more

Numbers have to rediscover the magic

12.02.07
Despite a healthy dose of mediocrity, The Magic Numbers managed to send everyone home with smiles on their faces.... more

Smiley siblings show their serious side

20.11.06
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

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

17.11.06
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

Touch of glamour for the anti-stars

07.11.06
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

CDs of the week

03.11.06
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

Critic's choice: Top 5 Weekend Gigs

27.10.06
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

Weller brings pomp to first electric prom

26.10.06
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

Critic's choice: BBC Electric Proms

25.10.06
The BBC's latest venture into live events is a long weekend of intriguing collaborations boasting big names from across rock's spectrum.... more

Best weekend comedy shows

12.10.06
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

Restless spirit on song

07.09.06
On record, Irish singer-songwriter David Kitt's music can seem placid, but live he really comes into his own, says Claire Allfree.... more

Downloads

25.08.06
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


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