Guardian Music — Tim Thornton's book The Alternative Hero introduces us to the most plausible fictional rock stars yetRemember the Thieving Magpies? Led by enigmatic frontman Lance Webster, they bestrode the world of terrible indie like a leather-trewed colossus betw... more info
Guardian Music — Roundhouse, London NW1It's that time of year again. Feigning astonishment at the nominations for the annual Mercury Prize is as inevitable as the boom in demand for wellies during festival season. So while last week's strong showing by a pleasingly w... more info
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All About Jazz — Steve Howe expects to be making some new music with both Yes and Asia after the two bands complete a joint U.S. tour this summer.
Though the guitarist insists specific plans are "hypothetical" at the moment, he tells Billboard.com that Asia is "hot ... more info
Time Out, London — Wakeman performs his 1972 classic album for the first time in its entirety. The open-air performance features an expanded band, The English Chamber Choir, an orchestra, dancers and guest narrator. more info