Guardian Music — The capital's soul is harder to pin down than other cities because its musical climate can change between postcodesIf London had the grid system of Manhattan, or had been rebuilt entirely like the Paris of Haussmann, then maybe it would have a readil... more info

Addict Music — Some Friendly originally topped the album charts in 1990 at the height of the 'Madchester' scene, which saw similar bands The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays find their fame. more info

Altsounds — Building on the successful release of their critically acclaimed ‘Departure EP’, Kent-based alt-rock band Motion Picture Soundtrack launch into 2010 with their huge second single ‘Glass Figures’ though Endgame R... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — "Don't Look Back in Anger" is a song by the British rock band Oasis, written by the band's guitarist, Noel Gallagher. Released as the fourth single from their hit second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, on February 19th 1996.The song became t... more info

Guardian Music — It's that time again when the music biz gathers to give gongs to the least-deserving of acts. Here are some classic clangersRadiohead have never won a Brit. PJ Harvey's never won a Brit. Dizzee Rascal's never won a Brit. Nor have The Smiths, The Ston... more info

Guardian Music — The Factory, Manchester"We made history, not money," reads Peter Hook's T-shirt, referring to how the bassist's bands, Joy Division and New Order, changed the course of music, but saw the proceeds disappear into FAC251 The Hacienda. Hook's recent hil... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: and announce London datesBuilding on the successful release of their critically acclaimed ‘Departure EP', Kent-based alt-rock band Motion Picture Soundtrack launch into 2010 with their huge second single ‘Glass Figures' ... more info

Altsounds — Building on the successful release of their critically acclaimed ‘Departure EP’, Kent-based alt-rock band *Motion Picture Soundtrack* launch into 2010 with their huge second single *‘Glass Figures’* though Endgame ... more info

Guardian Music — Never mind the Buzzcocks … or Stone Roses, or New Order: Manchester can stop trading on its former glories. Three new bands explain how they are reinventing the city's musicThere's an old adage in the trades (the music business, newspapers and ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Excerpt of Paul Gallagher Interview with Crash Bang Pow (Dec. 2009)Of the three siblings, perhaps surprisingly it was Paul who became the first of the Gallaghers to own a guitar but when it began to gather dust, an eight-year-old Noel decided to prac... more info