Guardian Music — Snap!, 2 Unlimited and EMF - names you might have thought had been consigned to the bargain bins of history. Peter Robinson But no. more info

Guardian Music — Beyoncé Knowles' third solo album has a pretty enticing pitch. Short enough to fit on one CD, it's nevertheless split over two. The second, ... Sasha Fierce, contains the usual pop-R&B, but the first is being sold as offering a rare insight into Kno... more info

Bridging The Atlantic — Sorry about my tardiness, friends.  Hallowe'en is to blame.In other news - Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be invited to Musikki & Media, the annual weekend conference/showcase of the finest of emerging artists Finland has to offer.  I ... more info