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Ned's Atomic Dustbin take hands-on approach to reunion May 22 2009

BAND reunions are all the rage so we’re used to seeing promotional photos of ageing rockers getting back together again.Read

Talented Jamie’s on the write path May 15 2009

HAVING cut his teeth as a jingle and songwriter, penning tunes for such Top 10 acts as Lemar, Natalie Imbruglia and Will Young, London-based songwriter Jamie Hartman moved out from the shadows as Ben’s Brother in 2007 with debut album Beta Male Fairytales, which included the singles Let Me Out and Stuttering.Read

A stairway to heaven May 15 2009

THE last few years have proved to be quite a whirlwind for Wolverhampton songwriter Scott Matthews.Read

Small is good for inspired Twang May 15 2009

BIRMINGHAM Indie band The Twang went back to basics for their new album - and they’ll be doing the same thing to launch the disc next week.Read

Coxon’s change in audible intensity May 15 2009

BLUR guitarist Graham Coxon is promising a quieter, but more intense, experience when he brings his new solo LP The Spinning Top to Wolverhampton Civic Hall Bar tonight.Read

Supporting Oasis is the Wheel deal May 15 2009

Twisted Wheel are a three-piece band from Oldham, Greater Manchester, made up of guitarist and singer Jonny Green, drummer Adam Clarke and bass player Rick Lees.Read

Girls Aloud on tour in Birmingham May 15 2009

THE Girls are back in town – and they’re Out Of Control!Read

Morrissey cancels Birmingham concert May 12 2009

Morrissey has cancelled his concert due to take place at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Wednesday due to illness.Read

Blue return to Midlands May 11 2009

BOY band Blue will make a comeback to the stage this summer to headline a new festival in the heart of the Midlands.Read

Music man's Birmingham date with Suzanne Vega May 08 2009

WHEN Stourbridge musician Eddy Morton wrote the song City of Angels in the early nineties he had no idea that nearly 20 years later it would lead to him performing with Suzanne Vega.Read

Elly Jackson has 'had enough' of Depeche Mode cover May 08 2009

TAKE cover, The Saturdays, La Roux’s Elly Jackson is going In For The Kill.Read

MUSIC: Nick Lowe to play Birmingham Symphony Hall May 08 2009

ACCLAIMED songwriter Nick Lowe confesses that listening to his career-spanning Best Of compilation, Quiet Please, has been a rather odd experience.Read

Tribute concert for ELO star aids bird sanctuary May 08 2009

CASH from a tribute concert for the late Midland pop star Kelly Groucutt is to go to... PARROTS.Read

New album marks an evolution for The Maccabees May 08 2009

INDIE rockers The Maccabees have added some light and shade to Wall Of Arms, the follow-up record to hit debut album, Colour It In.Read

Suzanne Vega announces only UK date - at Birmingham Town Hall May 04 2009

NEW York singer songwriter Suzanne Vega has announced one UK date this year – at Birmingham’s Town Hall.Read

MUSIC: Spear of Destiny anniversary tour rolls into Birmingham May 01 2009

SPEAR Of DESTINY are marking the 25th anniversary of their hit album, One Eyed Jacks, with a tour that visits Birmingham’s O2 Academy tomorrow.Read

Alesha's still Gordon's girl May 01 2009

GORDON Brown’s public support may be crumbling but he’s still got a least one celebrity fan.Read

The Fray look forward to gig at Birmingham O2 Academy May 01 2009

“UK FANS are incredible,” reckons Isaac Slade, frontman with piano-led US soft-rockers The Fray.Read

The Ultrasonics are laptop of the pops May 01 2009

IT’S back to the 80s for hot new band The Ultrasonics – but they’ve used 21st technology to make their debut album.Read

Review: AC/ DC at LG Arena, NEC Apr 24 2009

FOR those who have rocked at the NEC Arena, we salute you! AC/DC headlined the final concert at the arena - now sponsored by LG - before it closes for a five month refurbishment.Read

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