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Being Modern: The 'classic album' concert

Sunday, 9 October 2011

There are some ideas that are so simple and brilliant it's impossible to know exactly where and when they started. Who first placed the pickle on the hamburger? Who originally celebrated a goal by sliding on their knees? Who invented the air guitar? Who cares? Sometimes it's easier just to be thankful that such things exist in the first place.

Hail to the remodels and reinvigorations

Friday, 7 October 2011

As Radiohead release an album of remixes, musicians and DJs reveal their favourite examples of an unsung art to Elisa Bray

Diamond pop star who admits she has been too precious

Friday, 7 October 2011

Her debut was a critical success, but didn't sell as hoped. It led to Marina Diamandis melting down in the blogosphere. The singer opens up to Alexia Loundras.

The Barometer: Metronomy; Mozart Parties; Esben and the Witch; Trash Talk; Lou Reed & Metallica; Netherlands; Out Like a Lion; Crushed Beaks

Friday, 7 October 2011

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My Fantasy Band: Ed Sheeran

Friday, 7 October 2011

Caught in the Net: Tindle is a goddess of small things

Friday, 7 October 2011

The up-and-coming Parisian singer Mina Tindle released her debut EP this week. The six-track self-titled EP can be found at minatindle.com and on iTunes.

Cultural Life: James Morrison, musician

Friday, 7 October 2011

The Word On... Metals, Feist

Friday, 7 October 2011

Song of the Day: Trash Talk – Burn Alive

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Led by the likes of Danish teens Ice Age, 80s and 90s-style hardcore punk appears to be having a major resurgence at the moment.

Eddy Lawrence: Songs that changed history

Thursday, 6 October 2011

‘The right song at the right time can change history’ said American folk singer, Pete Seeger'. And while Pete himself would admit he’s been wrong about some things – such as whether or not Stalin was ...

Song of the Day: Metronomy – Everything Goes My Way

Monday, 3 October 2011

Featuring Veronica Falls vocalist Roxanne Clifford, ‘Everything Goes My Way’ is a stripped down, old-fashioned indie pop track in the vein of Belle & Sebastian or a less fuzzy Summer Camp.

Baby blues: Laura Marling on hits, heartache and that tricky 21st birthday

Sunday, 2 October 2011

Laura Marling was so young when she started that the bouncers wouldn't let her in to her own gigs. Now 21, with a Brit in her pocket and a sell-out tour ahead, how is our 'most gifted young singer-songwriter' coming to terms with fame?

Wretch 32: 'An education might not be enough – we need new lessons'

Sunday, 2 October 2011

Off-beat images of a pioneer of Jamaican ska

Friday, 30 September 2011

The glorious LPs of 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd are being celebrated, says Ian Burrell

Summer Camp cook supper for their singing

Friday, 30 September 2011

Some musicians sing for their supper, but pop duo Summer Camp – aka Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley – are cooking supper for their singing. To fund their upcoming debut album, the wholesome twosome are flogging a series of endearing personalised experiences on the nascent PledgeMusic website – including hosting a dinner party.

Miles Kane - Much more than just a shadow puppet

Friday, 30 September 2011

When Miles Kane's collaboration with Alex Turner went to No 1 and was nominated for a Mercury, some doubted his contribution. But now he's a solo star. By Gillian Orr

Caught in the Net: Gold Panda retains his high standards

Friday, 30 September 2011

The British electronic producer Gold Panda fashioned one of the best debuts of 2010 with his sparkling Lucky Shiner album.

The Word On... The Whole Love, Wilco

Friday, 30 September 2011

The Barometer: Kai Fish; Grass House; Björk; Martyn; Ganglians; jj; Former Bullies; Shabazz Palaces

Friday, 30 September 2011

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Song of the Day: Mozart Parties – Black Cloud

Friday, 30 September 2011

Finger-clicks, sweetly-sung melodies and a vaguely syncopated rhythm may seem out of place in a song about living under a cloud of depression, but Mozart Parties (AKA James Bennett) clearly approaches the whole ‘nervous breakdown thing’ with an element of black humour.

Sam Moir: Jacques Greene: ‘I wanted to do something quick, low-profile and good fun’

Thursday, 29 September 2011

The last time I spoke to Jacques Greene, the Canadian was preparing the release of his 'Another Girl'EP. Since then the elusive producer has endeared himself to new fans through his tour and most rece ...

Sam Gould: Murs: I was supposed to be in prison, dead

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Murs has always been one of the West Coast’s most distinctive voices. The famously dreadlocked L.A rapper, who started off with rap collectives 3 Melancholy Gypsies and Living Legends in the mis-90s, ...

Cyberclinic: We don't like MP3s – we like the sound of music

Monday, 26 September 2011

I like to think that humanity's futile attempts to monetize the free consumption of music will, one day, be regarded with the same hilarity as alchemist's attempts to extract gold from urine.

Rihanna: Out for revenge

Saturday, 24 September 2011

Back from a personal trauma that left her literally in the gutter, the R&B star has a new album, a UK tour and a role in a blockbuster movie

The Barometer: Summer Camp / Wild Beasts / EMA / CANT / Pallers / Male Bonding / Cave Painting / Caan / Teen Daze

Friday, 23 September 2011

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