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Interview: The Paddingtons →  December 3, 2009 0

The Paddingtons bask in a glorious lack of routine, but like their good friend Peter Doherty – a serial no-show when it comes to interviews – their elusiveness only makes them more intriguing.

Stereophonics: Keep Calm And Carry On →  December 3, 2009 0

Stereophonics have finally allowed themselves to release music from a sanctuary inside a blown up outside world, and since it’s artificiality is matched only by its raw perfection, it doesn’t really allow us to judge or tear it down like we normally would if there was even a glimpse of tangible reality reflected in this music.

Opinion: Is Radio One killing 'real' music in this country? →  December 3, 2009 8

While it carries a motto expressing their devotion to new music, is Radio One really supporting the music in this country that actually matters?

Free Final Fantasy download →  December 2, 2009 0

Owen Pallett (him who has worked with Arcade Fire and the Last Shadow Puppets among many others) has released a taste of his upcoming album under the Final Fantasy moniker.

Blood Red Shoes announce March tour →  December 1, 2009 0

The Brighton band unveiled the first cut from the new album last week.

Marina And The Diamonds unveil album details →  December 1, 2009 1

The Family Jewels will be released on February 15 with a single, Hollywood, preceding it by a fortnight.

Singles Club: 30/11/09 →  December 1, 2009 0

This week's day late look at four of the newest singles.

Harder, better, faster, stronger? →  December 1, 2009 1

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible”. So said Frank Zappa, perhaps one of our most progressive and deviational musicians. On the whole I like Frank’s approach to new things, particularly when it comes to music, yet recently the idea of progress caught me in a less charitable mood, coming as it did with a dose of Schadenfreude.

All Forgotten: Transitions EP →  December 1, 2009 0

Before hearing this, had someone asked me to name three interesting things about Surrey I would have been caught between a rock and a hard place. I couldn’t have come up with anything. Unfortunately, after hearing this EP, my thoughts are much the same.

Keane announce forest tour, new EP →  November 30, 2009 0

To say it sounds like a departure from their usual safe sound is something of an understatement.