This is artsy without being pretentious, upbeat but not cheesy, beautiful yet not sappy – No More Stories... is everything you’ve been looking for in an album without ever realising it.

Yo La Tengo aren’t exactly new on the musical scene; they formed way back in 1984 and latest offering Popular Songs is their twelfth full length studio album to date.

The New York based rock phenomenon have announced they will be playing a series of intimate gigs around the UK this November.

America’s favourite pop-punkers are returning to our shores this winter to play their biggest venues yet.

It’s been over a decade since the Stereophonics played their legendary Cardiff Castle gig but the Welsh-rockers are set to return again for a one-off performance to showcase material for upcoming album Keep Calm and Carry On.

Realistically this isn’t the greatest album of the year but given the chance it’s a real grower and definitely worth the trouble of a few listens.

Steph Cosway battles her way through the latest offerings from acts including Madness and Deadmau5 in this week's singles club.

Quirky and extraordinary, Florence Welch is a breath of fresh air in a stale indie scene.