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Most Disappointing Albums Of 2011?

4755 days ago
NME.COM - Reviews BlogAlong with our Albums Of The Year list, other publications have printed theirs. The likes of PJ Harvey, The Horrors and Katy B have all featured regularly. But enough of the albums which everyone loved, what of the discs that were "a bit meh"? The... more info

South London's Katy B

4758 days ago
Guardian MusicKaty B became a fixture in the British charts this year, and earned a Mercury prize nomination along the wayKaty B is struggling with some very high-heeled boots. Hobbling precariously around the photographer's props, she says: "My ankle is killing ... more info

New band of the day – No 1,172: Lights

4760 days ago
Guardian MusicHer bright and breezy music has won Valerie Anne Poxleitner every award under the Sun – but there are darker hints tooHometown: Ontario.The lineup: Valerie Anne Poxleitner (vocals, keyboards).The background: It would, for the sake of alliteration a... more info

Best albums of 2011: how Guardian critics voted

4760 days ago
Guardian MusicYou've seen our top 50 albums of the year. But what did Guardian critics' individual lists look like?Here's the full list of votes from our critics. We asked them for their top 10 albums and tracks of 2011. Then we tallied up their votes, awarding 10... more info

Album of 2011: Katy B – On a Mission

4761 days ago
Guardian MusicNot only did Katy B showcase a new direction for dance music, she offered a fresh perspective on love, lust and London nightlifeThis was the record that finally saw UK underground dance break into the charts, giving dubstep stars Magnetic Man and fun... more info

Readers' cultural review of 2011: What, no Katy B?

4761 days ago
Guardian MusicLast week our critics picked their highlights of 2011. Did they get it right? Readers respond with their own highs (and lows)One Man, Two Guvnors was the most fun I've had in a theatre for years – easily the best play of 2011, and James Corden best... more info

The best pop music of 2011: Alexis Petridis's choice

4771 days ago
Guardian MusicDave Guetta's ubiquitous productions made Alexis Petridis feel like his dad – thank heavens for PJ HarveyThere were moments when the 2011 singles chart seemed likely to trigger an existential crisis in music fans of a certain age. This summer I tur... more info

The perils of going pop

4773 days ago
Guardian MusicThe Magnetic Man, Radio 1 and Rinse FM dubstep don anticipates abuse for his euphoric, chart-friendly single, but he won't be slowing down any time yetSkream arrives at Sheffield's Plug nightclub in a manner more befitting an amateur boxer than a hea... more info

New band of the day – No 1,160: Youngman

4776 days ago
Guardian MusicIf they ever did a dubstep week on The X Factor, Youngman could be a guest mentorHometown: Derby.The lineup: Simon Smith (vocals).The background: Simon "Youngman" Smith has the melismatic vocals and politely charismatic presence of a future star, and... more info

Mark Ronson - Mark Ronson's Olympic Song Worries

4780 days ago
ContactMusicMark Ronson doesnt want to embarrass a couple of million people with his Olympic song The producer has joined forces with Katy B to produce a track which will become the theme to the 2012 London Games and admits he is taking his time over it to m... more info

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