James Hurley, MSN Music Editor

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The Wombats: Not Big Or Clever

Our man Rob Morgan finds The Wombats' wacky song titles and ironic lyrics very far from amusing. Do you agree?

THIS WEEK

  • The Hoosiers - © RCAAsk The Hoosiers A Question

    Those crazy chaps from popular beat combo The Hoosiers got in touch recently to ask for MSN Music users' questions.

  • Madonna and Justin Timberlake - © PAMadge & JT Get It On

    Madge indulged in some rather naughty on-stage behaviour with Justin Timberlake at the New York concert to promote her latest album, Hard Candy. Check out our gallery.

  • Jack Johnson - © MSN In ConcertMSN In Concert: Jack Johnson

    Check out the Hawaiian former surfer and now mellow singer/songwriter Jack Johnson live in concert.

  1. Madonna speaks up for Britney Spears
  2. Radiohead speak out against 'Greatest Hits' album
  3. Coldplay open registration for free London and New York gigs
  4. Bands as Gordon Ramsay's fruit and vegetables - Friday Fun
  5. T In The Park announces measures to battle touts
  1. The Wombats: It's Not A Bit Of Fun
  2. Worst Band Names Ever
  3. Best Boy Band Ever
  4. Ask The Hoosiers
  5. The Only Chart That Counts
  1. Spanking New Sessions | Lightspeed Champion | No Surprise
  2. Foy Vance | Be With Me | Spanking New Sessions
  3. Plain White Tees | Hate | MTV Spanking New Sessions
  4. Tinchy Stryder | Something About Your Smile | MTV Spanking New Sessions
  5. I'm Not Going to Teach your Boyfriend How to Dance | MTV Spanking New Sessions
  1. The Best Gigs Of All Time
  2. Madonna: Roseland Ballroom, April 30
  3. Glastonbury: The weird and the wonderful
  4. Leona Makes History Again
  5. Songs That Changed Your Life

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JamesYour free download this week is Hey Ma, the title track from the new album by indie legends James.

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Paul Weller - © Yui Mok/PA WireFrom The Jam to The Style Council to his remarkable reinvention as the Modfather, Paul Weller is a legend.

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Best Boy Band Ever

It's a much maligned musical genre but, hey, there's a hierarchy among plant life too. Vote for your favourite ever boy band here. You know you want to.

INTERVIEW

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Mark Oliver Everett (E from Eels)

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.

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He's managed to avoid a jail sentence for the best part of five years but Pete Doherty's finally been sent down for 14 weeks. But is it the best thing for him?