Anarchy in the O2. “We need some people on here,” Tricky demands. “Are you scared?” the topless singer keeps repeating.
Radiohead try to pull plug on ticket resale rip-offs
Saturday 03 March 2012
They have already cut out record companies by selling music direct to fans. Now Radiohead are taking a stand against the inflated prices that fans are forced to pay for live concerts by launching their own "ethical" ticket exchange.
Exclusive interview with The National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner
Thursday 02 February 2012
Aaron and Bryce Dessner, identical twin brothers and twin guitarists for their band The National, are so in synch that their dialogue can, apparently, be difficult for outsiders to understand.
They like their skiing Eighties-style on the slopes of Oregon's mountains
Sunday 04 December 2011
The wintersports offering in this north-west state seems behind the times when compared with some of the bigger-name American resorts, but it's gaining ground fast. Minty Clinch puts its pistes to the test
Radiohead rumour rocks Wall Street
Saturday 01 October 2011
Hundreds of New Yorkers chanted slogans criticising the banks, corporations and the media, as a protest that has claimed to "Occupy Wall Street" for the past two weeks sparked into life.
Album: Captain Wilberforce, Ghost Written Confessions (Blue Tuxedo)
Friday 19 August 2011
There's a heavy Elvis Costello influence behind the songs of Simon Bristoll, singer/songwriter with Leeds combo Captain Wilberforce.
Prom 38: BBC Concerto Orchestra / Lockhart, Royal Albert Hall
Saturday 13 August 2011
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the shower… the sound of those slicing, dicing, violin glissandi – halfway between screams and flashes of cold steel – sent ripples of recognition and nervous laughter through the Albert Hall and a vision of Janet Leigh caught in her Edvard Munch moment.
Caught in the Net: Belgian brothers back in the mix
Friday 08 July 2011
Almost nine years ago the Belgian brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, using the monikers Soulwax and 2ManyDJs, helped bring the then nascent craze for "mash ups" to wider attention with their As Heard on Radio Soulwax Vol 2 mix album.
The fans chose the album, but how many will actually buy it?
Friday 24 June 2011
Album: The Antlers, Burst Apart (Transgressive)
Friday 10 June 2011
With the striking falsetto of Peter Silberman dominating their songs, The Antlers may be America's equivalent of Wild Beasts.
Album: Sarah Jarosz, Follow Me Down (Sugar Hill)
Sunday 15 May 2011
She's still in her teens, but before you go perishing thoughts about Rebecca Black here are a few things you should know about Sarah Jarosz.







