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CDs of the week: Robbie Williams has a cracking comeback album

06.11.09
When Robbie Williams's pleasing, pleading voice is coupled with a background orchestra on Superblind he has something he's never previously come close to: gravitas.... more

Barely a pause for breath as Morrissey charms in brief gig

28.10.09
“Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride,” chuckled Morrissey at the start of his Royal Albert Hall show.... more

Return of the whale hunters

10.06.09
We’ve learned to love whales and dolphins but a new film reveals the sickening slaughter of these beautiful creatures... more

CDs of the week

15.05.09
Eminem returns and he's back on form, Green Day produce a post-Bush rock opera and the Manic Street Preachers get old-fashioned.... 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

Diamond is forever: Neil reveals why his best songs are still to come

16.05.08
He inspired Elvis and Sinatra and has sold 125m records over 50 years. But here Neil Diamond says the best is yet to come... more

Off the record

07.12.07
In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web.... more

Mud, wet and beers - it must be a music festival

23.08.07
Music fans are braving boggy conditions to set up camp for the weekend's Reading Festival.... more

Madonna recycles her power

09.07.07
Madonna was the headline act for Live Earth at Wembley Stadium and her sheer force provided the event with a much-needed focus... more

Eyes of the world on London this weekend

06.07.07
London is poised to be at the centre of the biggest global music concert in history this weekend when Live Earth takes place at Wembley Stadium.... more

Critic's choice: Top Five Gigs

06.07.07
Global event Live Earth heads this week's top gigs along with former Fugee Lauryn Hill and the latest summer festival... more

The summer's hottest tickets

20.06.07
From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... more

The nobody who won a Novello

01.06.07
David Smyth this week looks at guitarist-turned-singer Scott Matthews, some downloadable White Stripes and Kanye West's latest eclectic offering.... more

Camden gets its cool back

25.05.07
Forget Hoxton and Notting Hill. Camden, once so forlorn, is gradually becoming cool again, and a favourite hangout of increasing numbers of celebrity boozers.... more

Marr's Modest moment

25.05.07
Sir Elton John and Hillary Clinton, Johnny Marr's reinvigoration, and a new pop release from Moloko's Roisin Murphy are on David Smyth's agenda.... more

Lily saves Diana gig from the 'has-beens'

26.04.07
Lily Allen and The Feeling will provide an injection of youth and indie music at the Princess Diana tribute concert.... more

Madonna stars in global eco extravaganza

10.04.07
Madonna, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Razorlight are among the acts which have signed up to play in the Live Earth concert at the new Wembley Stadium on 7 July.... more

Your ultimate guide to summer festivals

04.04.07
Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just.... more

Stars line-up for climate change concerts

16.02.07
More than 100 of the world's biggest names in music, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi and Keane, will appear in a series of concerts to highlight the threat of climate change.... more

Brit Awards' viewer-vote nominees revealed

12.02.07
The five songs which will compete in the Brit Awards' first ever live vote have been unveiled.... more

Dixies win Grammys but Police steal show

12.02.07
The Dixie Chicks won five Grammys and The Police performed together for the first time in 23 years on an otherwise bleak night for British talent.... more

Diva Blige gets 8 Grammy nods

08.12.06
Mary J Blige has been nominated for a staggering eight Grammy Awards, including best r'n'b album, record and song of the year.... more

Up close and personal

23.11.06
The Red Hot Chili Peppers really rocked the Roundhouse - but what a shame there was a damp end to such a thrilling night, says Chris Elwell-Sutton.... more

Abbey Rd to host new 'Whistle Test'

22.11.06
The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paul Simon, Primal Scream and Muse have all signed up for a new TV show at Abbey Road Studios.... more

Madonna snubbed and ridiculed at MTV awards

03.11.06
Madonna was mocked on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards as she failed to take a single prize despite being nominated for three.... more

Park take it to the max

09.10.06
Maximo Park's angular precision has won them loyal fans, and here the pop-punk songs came close to matching their specatacle, says John Aizlewood.... more

YouTube and WMG make sweet music

19.09.06
YouTube users will be able to use videos by the likes of Madonna in their own homemade videos, thanks to a landmark deal.... more

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