Annette Barlow

Sphere-Shaped Music Venue Gets Planning Permission In East London

The controversial Madison Square Garden Sphere has significant local opposition

Lee Hazlewood Tribute Evening

Large cast of musicians will reinterpret the music of the late singer, songwriter and producer at the Barbican this Saturday. Photo courtesy of Mark Pickerel

47Soul

Semitics

The music of 47Soul may have problematic elements but it remains a powerful expression of Palestinian identity, imbued with the celebratory force of debke, finds N.A. Mansour

Composites For A Generation: James Fry’s Baker’s Dozen

From the hits of Hot Chocolate and the trashy joys of Sigue Sigue Sputnik to the 'death jazz' of Miles Davis and the angst of Portishead, James Fry takes us through his life in thirteen albums

DOWNLOAD: Circle Remix SIINAI

Exclusive premiere of Circle's remix of fellow Finns SIINAI's track 'Finish Line'; have a listen to Toy's remix of another track below

Disco Legs Part III: Avoiding The Void

The third part of a story about alcoholism, terror, stupidity and a failure in the field of mountain climbing by John Doran. Photos courtesy of Holly Barringer, Helen Forster, Stuart Green and Maria Jefferis. (The last three I owe a massive debt of gratitude to and Holly a nice bottle of wine.)

London’s Space 289 To Close This Month Due To Increased Rent Costs

"It's not possible for us to generate enough income to survive such high rents," the venue said in a statement announcing its closure

Life As We Know It: As Days Get Dark By Arab Strap

Arab Strap are putting their age to good use on the brilliant *As Days Get Dark*, says Bernie Brooks

A Baker’s Dozen Special! Acid Arab’s Guide To MENA Bangers

Jeremy Allen sits down with Acid Arab for a whirlwind tour through their essential belters from the Middle East and North Africa

In Search Of Hyggelig: Copenhagen’s Trailerpark Festival & Christiania

Chris Roberts attends a mostly-rave festival in Copenhagen in search of "hyggelig" and finds people spinning in the sky, drunk acrobats, Peaches singing ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’, a hippie paradise and daredevil cyclists.

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Reformation Culture In 2010: Why We Should Welcome Returning Heroes

Think reunions are inescapable, undignified and generally a bad thing? Noel Gardner disagrees, as long as you welcome them with the right spirit

Rock & Hard Places, An Extract: Andrew Mueller Goes To Woodstock

In a chapter from his recently expanded _Rock & Hard Places_ travelogue, Andrew Mueller recalls the horrific oomska of 1994's second Woodstock festival. Plus a Q&A with the author by Alex Ogg.