TODAY ON MSN MUSIC
It's been glorious for a week and now we're due rain again. Yep, the great British tradition of second-guessing the weather has begun in earnest now that festival season is underway.
THIS WEEK
Worst Gigs EverWhen she's on form there's nobody better but Amy Winehouse's shambolic performances last year rank among the worst ever.
Exclusive interview: Madonna talks about sex with Guy!Madge talks to us exclusively about approaching 50, her work/life balance, how her kids are growing up, and her sex life with Guy.
The Wombats: Not FunnyNurse! Nurse! My sides are splitting! I've just been listening to The Wombats and their crazy student humour.
- Spanking New Sessions | Lightspeed Champion | No Surprise
- Foy Vance | Be With Me | Spanking New Sessions
- Plain White Tees | Hate | MTV Spanking New Sessions
- Tinchy Stryder | Something About Your Smile | MTV Spanking New Sessions
- I'm Not Going to Teach your Boyfriend How to Dance | MTV Spanking New Sessions
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Your free download this week is Hey Ma, the title track from the new album by indie legends James.CONCERT TICKETS
The Queen of Pop might be 50 but she's better than ever. Buy or sell tickets to her forthcoming tour.ADVERTISEMENT
MSN MUSIC POLL
- What do you think about Jay-Z being the headline act at this year's Glastonbury?
- It shows the festival is moving with the times and genuinely trying to attract a younger and more diverse audience.
28% - Michael and Emily Eavis have lost the plot. Glasto isn't about big pimping.
36% - It doesn't bother me either way.
36%
- It shows the festival is moving with the times and genuinely trying to attract a younger and more diverse audience.
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INTERVIEW
On the eve of his first ever solo show, The Eels frontman talked to us exclusively about two new compilation releases, his autobiography, and a documentary about his father he made for BBC4.
MESSAGE BOARDS
What do you think of Scarlett Johansson's move into music? Can movie stars ever be taken seriously as musicians? And should they even bother trying?