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Larry Ryan: Latest plan to save the music industry

Among the various scams and plans to save the music industry, or at least salvage enough from it so that we get music to listen to, and musicians get to eat, is this one – that has the bonus of buildi ...

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Russian rapper jailed for anti-police song

Wednesday, 4 August 2010

One of Russia's most prominent rappers has been jailed for 10 days for disturbing public order by mocking the police during a concert.

Bullet for My Valentine score Kerrang! awards double

Friday, 30 July 2010

Bullet For My Valentine scored a double - including being named best British band - at the Kerrang! Awards.

Brit Jazz Festival to showcase some of Britain’s finest talent

Friday, 30 July 2010

This summer’s packed programme of music festivals continues with the Brit Jazz Festival, which kicks off tomorrow at London’s renowned jazz venue, Ronnie Scott’s.

Field Day: Free download and ticket offer

Friday, 30 July 2010

Saturday 31 July, Victoria Park, London E3

'Ayatollah, leave those kids alone' - Pink Floyd reworked

Thursday, 29 July 2010

Blurred Vision, a rock band fronted by two brothers whose family fled Iran, have reworked the Pink Floyd classic.

Tom Jones set to become oldest male chart topper

Thursday, 29 July 2010

Sir Tom Jones is on course to become the oldest male musician to have a UK number one album, with his record Praise And Blame leading the way in midweek sales.

Larry Ryan: Alan Lomax Archive lands on YouTube

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

In the 30s and 40s, the folklorist and ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax travelled across America recording indigenous songs and oral histories, developing the now-hallowed Library of Congress Archive of American Folk Song.

For one night only, Dame Judi to perform at the Proms

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

Those lucky enough to have secured themselves a ticket for the Stephen Sondheim Prom – one of the first and fastest to sell out – did so knowing that the great American composer was planning to turn up to take a bow.

Larry Ryan: Seefeel return after 14 year hiatus

Monday, 26 July 2010

The electro-shoegaze return band with their first new material in 14 years. And rather good it is too.

Hugh Laurie to sing the blues

Monday, 26 July 2010

Hugh Laurie, better known for his acting roles in television programmes including Blackadder and House, is now turning his hand to a different trade by starting work on his debut album.

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