The meek shall inherit the earth? Not quite, but Belle and Sebastien shall sell out three nights at a significant London venue five years since they last popped down from Scotland... more
Detroit singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens is showing no diminution of ambition and Belle and Sebastian are back with their first album in four years... more
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
As critics hail Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, the story of the late Ian Dury, his son recalls the singer’s complex character — and admits the film has stirred difficult memories of his childhood... more
Mumford & Sons are leading lights in the new literary London folk scene that everyone wants to join. Singer Marcus Mumford talks Steinbeck and Shakespeare... more
Jay-Z and Beyoncé were unlikely faces in the crowd at a gig of psychedelic rockers Grizzly Bear this week — now the rap king is spreading the word about indie music... more
Brixton's monthly club night How Does It Feel To Be Loved? offers '80s indiepop such as The Smiths and classic '60s soul. But no punk, grunge or hip-hop.... more
The Kaiser Chiefs' second album, cult figure Patrick Wolf, a star-studded children's album, and a gipsy clarinetist are among the CDs of the week.... more
The musical marriage of former Belle And Sebastian leader Isobel Campbell and ex-Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan works a treat, says John Aizlewood.... more
One-man-band Ciaran McFeely has released a hazy ballad, Belle and Sebastian are set to make long car journeys with small children more bearable and Mike Skinner goes on record with Pete Doherty.... 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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