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Albert Lee's 70th Birthday Concert, review

04 March 2014 11:06 AM

Cadogan Hall, London

Kelis has recently signed to producer Dave Sitek's label

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04 March 2014 09:20 AM

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Damon Albarn showcased his entire album Everyday Robots

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02 March 2014 05:58 PM

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02 March 2014 02:45 PM

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Little Dragon, gig review

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Dionne Warwick: 'I’ll Never Fall In Love Again/ Very Dionne/ Dionne/ Just Being Myself'

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27 February 2014 01:05 PM

16 album Dionne Warwick reissue, Edsel

Neneh Cherry, gig review: A musical triumph

27 February 2014 09:40 AM

Concrete, London

Wilko Johnson is currently on his farewell tour

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26 February 2014 11:13 AM

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With a richly tonal, soulful voice, Sam Smith far belies his 21 years

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25 February 2014 02:29 PM

Shepherd's Bush Empire, London

Jon Hopkins, gig review

24 February 2014 12:18 PM

Forum, London

Jake Bugg burst onto the music scene aged 18

Jake Bugg, Royal Albert Hall, gig review

24 February 2014 09:58 AM

RAH, London

Album reviews: Beck, St Vincent, Neneh Cherry, Ags Connolly, John Harle & Marc Almond

23 February 2014 12:00 AM

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21 February 2014 10:29 AM

Shepherd's Bush Empire, London

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21 February 2014 09:18 AM

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