This week's BBC music reviews 
Classic Pop & Rock
The Bang Years: 1966-1968 Neil DiamondREVIEWED BY Mike Diver
Diamond’s brilliant early solo recordings, freshly re-presented in warm mono.
Latest news stories
News from the BBC
Goulding to sing at royal wedding
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:54
The singer will perform for Prince William, Kate Middleton and their guests at the royal wedding reception, Newsbeat has been told.The Libertines 'won't continue'
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:02
Speaking at the premiere of the band's new documentary film, Carl Barat says The Libertines won't continue "as it stands".US singer Phoebe Snow dies at 58
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:22
US folk and blues singer Phoebe Snow dies at the age of 58 following complications from a stroke she suffered last year.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:27
Barat sets record straight on band's futureTue, 26 Apr 2011 11:57
Icon had been suffering with cancerThu, 22 Apr 2010 12:26
23 musical legends set for London on Easter Weekend.
News from elsewhere on the web
Casey Abrams Sent Packing On 'American Idol'
Apr 29 2011 2:14AM
Full story at MTV
Kris Allen Picks Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart As 'American Idol' Faves
Apr 29 2011 12:46AM
Full story at MTV
OFFSTAGE: Faith Hill Heads Back to the Ryman
Apr 28 2011 11:25PM
Full story at Country Music Television
Apr 28 2011 11:23PM
Full story at Guardian.co.uk
Opera and the voice: once more with meaning
Apr 28 2011 9:50PM
Full story at Guardian.co.uk
Latest BBC music blog post
26 Apr 11, 11:21 AM
Artist: The Wombats Album: This Modern Glitch Recommended by: Greg James, Dermot O'Leary The Wombats: artsy alt-rockers with a penchant for punchy post-punk, or pop demons with an ear for the sharpes...