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La Roux reveals Glastonbury boycott
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:40
The synth duo's Elly Jackson reveals more about their debut album, her famous mum and Glastonbury, and explains why Lily Allen is so good at winding people up.Ex-Smiths star hails The Cribs
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:59
Johnny Marr said it "was a fantastic venture" working with The Cribs on their forthcoming new album.Winehouse 'in denial' over drugs
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:16
Amy Winehouse is constantly "in denial" over her drug addiction and continues to drink heavily, the singer's parents say.Ventures star Bogle dies aged 75
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:39
Bob Bogle, co-founder of US instrumental band The Ventures who had a hit with the Hawaii Five-O theme tune, dies at 75.Bloc Party join iTunes line up
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:12
Bloc Party, Placebo, Calvin Harris and Mika are all added to the line up for this year's iTunes festival.
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DRIVE-BY NEWS: Starring Beyonc
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DRIVE-BY NEWS: Starring Usher and Tameka (Again)
Jun 17 2009 11:30PM
Full story at Vibe.com
60 RAPPERS IN 60 DAYS: Paul Wall
Jun 17 2009 11:30PM
Full story at Vibe.com
Theatre review: Whisky Galore: A Musical!, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Jun 17 2009 11:14PM
Full story at Guardian Unlimited
Willie Nelson: Standards Album
Jun 17 2009 11:10PM
Full story at All About Jazz
This week's BBC music reviews 
Soul & Reggae
Rose Royce Rose Royce II: In Full BloomREVIEWED BY Daryl Easlea
A remarkably assured and pleasingly varied album
This week's bbc music reviews
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Rose Royce Rose Royce II: In Full Bloom
reviewed by Daryl Easlea
A remarkably assured and pleasingly varied album
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Gossip Music for Men
reviewed by Lou Thomas
Set to reinforce the band's reputation as a fierce rock 'n' roll trio.
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Jack Peñate Everything Is New
reviewed by Lou Thomas
No other album released this year takes as many risks and succeeds so clearly.
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Nanci Griffith The Loving Kind
reviewed by Jon Lusk
It does sound like her muse is finally on the mend.
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Dave Matthews Band Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King
reviewed by Julian Marszalek
It will warm the hearts of existing fans but will do nothing to swell their ranks.
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Dinosaur Jr. Farm
reviewed by Julian Marszalek
Farm builds on their fearsome reputation rather than diminishing it.
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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em iSouljaBoyTellem
reviewed by Sophie Bruce
You'll love to hate it – but you'll still be listening.
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God Help the Girl God Help the Girl
reviewed by Keira Burgess
An unapologetic homage to the celluloid and stage musical.
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White Denim Fits
reviewed by Keira Burgess
Success and autonomy, accessibility and creativity. All in a day's work for White Denim.
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Kikumoto Allstars House Music
reviewed by Chris Power
An accomplished albeit resolutely unoriginal debut.
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Peter Hammill Thin Air
reviewed by Daryl Easlea
Peter Hammill’s rejuvenation continues with this, his 30th solo release.
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Bert Jansch L.A. Turnaround
reviewed by Chris Jones
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better 'Sunday morning' album.
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Laroca Valley of the Bears
reviewed by Lou Thomas
An album doubtless more fun to perform than to hear.
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George Harrison Let It Roll: Songs of George Harrison
reviewed by Daryl Easlea
A celebration of one of the finest and most underrated soulful voices of his generation.
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Keith Tippett Septet A Loose Kite in a Gentle Wind Floating With Only My Will for an Anchor
reviewed by Sid Smith
One of the best jazz reissues of the year.
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Arborea House Of Sticks
reviewed by Sid Smith
They construct a fragile, resonant world with a lingering American after-taste.
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Cyril Neville Brand New Blues
reviewed by Angus Taylor
A gumbo cookin', alligator whuppin' serving of blues – Louisiana style.
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Rhonda Vincent Destination Life
reviewed by Michael Quinn
A return to form for the sassy bluegrass chanteuse.
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Spinnerette Spinnerette
reviewed by Keira Burgess
The record is the ultimate, all-encapsulating mood swing of its matriarch.
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Mike Oldfield The Collection
reviewed by Chris Jones
Oldfield's magnum opus and assorted hits, remastered for the 21st century.
Latest BBC music blog post
12 Jun 09, 04:05 PM
Friday's certainly music night on BBC Four. Next week we celebrate the return of Leonard Cohen to the world's stages with his acclaimed performance in London last year, a great Omnibus documentary fro...