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Rolf Harris teams up with Status Quo guitarist

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:26 GMT

Music news: Rolf Harris and Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt have teamed up to record a Christmas single in an attempt to top the charts over the holiday season.

Get down and get funky: some new releases

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:19 GMT

Music feature: Here's a round-up of some new releases that you'll find in the funk and soul section of your local record shop - or, more likely, online!

Down and dirty to the beat of the Dãm

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:19 GMT

Music extra: West Coast space funkateer Damon Dãm-Funk Riddick is So Cals ambassador of boogie funk a man on a mission to put computer love back in our lives.

Alexandra Burke finally shrugs off her X Factor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:34 GMT

Review: X Factor winner Alexandra Burke proved she's developed into star with a perfect pop performance.

Decade's best albums: The Strokes take top spot in NME poll

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:18 GMT

Music news: The debut album from New York rockers The Strokes has been named as the best album of the last decade in a poll by music mag NME.

Pope for Christmas number one? Here's the strangest festive hits ever

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:02 GMT

The Popes album is an odd one, but is it the strangest Christmas number one hope ever? From Mr Blobby to Bob the Builder, check out our bizarre festive hit round-up.

Susan Boyle's album has the X factor

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:02 GMT

Review: Susan Boyle, the dowdy Scottish spinster who stunned the world with an appearance on Britain's Got Talent, is receiving rave reviews for her debut album.

Leona plays it safe and to her strengths

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:24:09 GMT

Music review: The cover depicts a raunchier, slicked-back Leona on the cover, but musically, its seatbelt-safe, accomplished balladry.

A look at this this week's new singles

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Music review: Here's a selection of this week's new singles, including wannabe hits from Little Boots, Jason Derülo and Ellie Goulding.

Bondy changes his tune and chills out

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Music review: Perfect listening for a lazy Sunday, this is an album rich in downtempo haze and log cabin charms from erstwhile rocker AA Bondy.

On My iPod: Kelly Jones of The Stereophonics

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Music feature: Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones lists six songs that he recommends for any collection. Unsurprisingly, rock features heavily.

Cullum somehow makes the ordinary entertaining

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Music review: Big-hearted in scope, skin-tinglingly glossy in tone, Cullum's fourth solo album The Pursuit bounces along on pop rhythms much more than jazz ones.

50 Cent in need of some change

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Music review: Aside from a few brief highlights on this album, it seems Fiddys spent too much time alone, brooding over dusty old feuds and money-grubbing exes.

Leona plays to her strengths and safe

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Music review: Th e cover depicts a raunchier, slicked-back Leona on the cover, but musically, its seatbelt-safe, accomplished balladry.

N-Dubz come straight outta Camden

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:21 GMT

Album Of The Week: Mobo-winning young London trio N-Dubz have worked hard to gain mainstream acclaim and they've also shaped up into urban pop sensations that you'd take home to meet the parents.

Mayra Andrade and the best in world music

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:43 GMT

World music feature: An array of brilliantly fierce women from around the world can take credit for several supreme new album highlights.

iTunes nominates best albums and songs of 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:15:33 GMT

Music news: The shortlists for iTunes Best Album and Best Song of 2009 have been announced, with predictable contenders rubbing shoulders with some surprises.

Pet Shop Boys to release Christmas EP

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:33:36 GMT

Music news: Following Bob Dylan's Christmas album comes another surprise festive platter from Pet Shop Boys.

Abandoned Morrissey gig to be rescheduled

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:01 GMT

Music news: The promoters of Morrissey's abandoned gig say that they hope to reschedule the gig to ensure fans get their money's worth.

Red Hot Chili Peppers reform for Neil Young gig

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:01 GMT

Music news: The Red Hot Chili Peppers are to perform live together for the first time since the band decided to take a 'hiatus' in 2008.

Gorillaz duo team up with Watchmen legend Moore

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:53:57 GMT

Music news: Gorillaz creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have approached comic-writing legend Alan Moore about writing lyrics for their latest multimedia project.

Pole-dancing Jarvis Cocker makes an exhibition of himself

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:23:15 GMT

Music news: Jarvis Cocker swapped Disco 2000 for pole-dancing as he made an exhibition of himself.

This week's best singles reviewed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:44 GMT

Music feature: Here's a selection of this week's new singles, including offerings from Leona Lewis, Beverlry Knight and Animal Collective.

Morrissey ditches gig after fan attack

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:43 GMT

Music news: Thousands of Morrissey fans have been left disappointed when the star axed a concert mid way after a fan chucked a drink at him.

On My iPod: William DuVall's Six-Track Mix

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:09:55 GMT

Music feature: The singer guitarist of the recently reformed grunge legends Alice In Chains tells us the six songs that are essential to his iPod's wellbeing.