Dispatch are untethered to a label and built up a following through a personal connection with fans, yet 100,000 see them play.

'Keith Richards is my favourite guitarist. It's amazing he's still walking'

This relaxed port city is full of rhythm. Linda Cookson heard it ... all along the watchtower

The news that a judge threw out a claim by Apple – that Samsung's Galaxy Tab infringes on its all-conquering iPad – has shaken the judiciary to its core. This is mainly because High Court Judge Colin Birss showed remarkable astuteness by insisting Samsung's products were "not as cool" as Apple's. British judges long stand accused of being out of touch with the general public, with their cluelessness regarding popular culture providing particular amusement,

The veteran Welsh actor Victor Spinetti has died of pancreatic cancer, his agent said today.

Supra-referential power-pop like this was fashionable in certain strata in the late-1970s, and you can see why.

Classic krautrock collection makes for a real find

Sooner than you could say "one-hit wonder", Sam Sparro sank from the public eye.

It was a case of sex, drugs and rockeries as Ringo Starr, Roger Daltrey and Sir Cliff Richard joined other special guests to enjoy an exclusive preview of the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday.

Hundreds flock to theatre for a part in a new musical, reports Charlie Cooper

With their thick beards and bygone attire, The Band went against the ethos of kaftans and flares

Guitarist Bert Weedon, who played with stars including Frank Sinatra and inspired millions to pick up the instrument with his Play In A Day books, has died at the age of 91.

Forty years ago, Electric Warrior was one of the twin pillars upon which glam-rock was built (the other, Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, would arrive nine months later).

“Hi, how are you these days?” begins Daniel Johnston, in 'Lost in My Infinite Memory'.