Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic's dress seemed to be the perfect outfit as torrential rain drenched the weekend's Lovebox Festival at Victoria Park... more
There’s so much to absorb on Californian harpist Joanna Newsom’s three-disc third LP and it's hard to see what the fuss is about with Ellie Goulding.... more
Meat Market - a combination of bands and DJs - has already played host to acts including Pull Tiger Tail, Hatcham Social and Collapsing Cities.... more
Can't wait for the festival season? Groove Armada have started the party early and Martha De Lacey was there to find out what it was all about.... more
With little to choose between the line-ups, it's the added extras that will count at this year's festivals. David Smyth guides you through the best summer festivals.... more
While Blondie raced through their hits with energy and professionalism, the long-missing Sly Stone had a more eccentric take on his legacy at the Lovebox Weekender.... more
Dizzie Rascal goes head-to-head with Wiley, Biffy Clyro rock with their fourth album and Paul McCartney shows he can still churn out a tune or two in this week's top CDs ... more
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
The supposed final gig at the Hammersmith Palais, by the Fall a month ago, wasn't much of a send-off, so dance duo Groove Armada stepped in to give the old place the farewell it deserves.... more
Ministry of Sound celebrates 15 years in the no-sleep business, disco duo Bones and Ramsey host another house party and a night of hard, ravey action comes to Mornington Crescent.... 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