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  • The Script - © RCAThe Script

    U2 meets Timbaland in what some are calling Celtic Soul…

  • AlphabeatAlphabeat

    The finest purveyors of pure pop pleasure since Wham...

  • Angus and Julia StoneAngus and Julia Stone

    Spellbinding Aussie brother and sister duo…

  • The Rushes - © IslandThe Rushes

    Coming to a stadium near you…

  • The Feeling - © IslandThe Feeling

    Video interview and exclusive live performance footage…

  • The Hoosiers - © Sony BMGArtist Spotlight: The Hoosiers

    The Hoosiers are three ever-so-slightly unhinged young men who just so happen to make incredibly catchy pop music. And they want to be your friends. Find out why here.

  • Maximo Park - © WarpVideo Exclusive: Maximo Park

    This is the first, and at the time of writing only, place you can see the video for Maximo Park's latest single, Girls Who Play Guitars.

  • The Fray - © PAArtist Spotlight: The Fray

    The Denver four-piece have already sold 5 million records in the US, been streamed over 38 million times on My Space and have the best-selling digital album of all time in America. Then they turned their attention to this country.The Fray have been busy performing in the UK this year, having already sold out the London Borderline and featured on a 10-date UK tour as special guests of The Feeling. They also headlined a packed Shepherd's Bush Empire back in March and have gigs later this month in Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Nottingham.Watch: interview with The FrayWatch video: Over My HeadWatch video: All At OnceDownload music by The Fray

  • Remi Nicole - © IslandArtist Spotlight: Remi Nicole

    Look out Lily Allen and Kate Nash, there's a new girl in town…

  • Rumblestrips - © UniversalExclusive: Rumblestrips - Girls & Boys In Love

    This is the only place you can see the video for this infectious summer anthem, which features a certain Simon Pegg…

  • Ross Copperman - © RCAArtist Spotlight: Ross Copperman

    A Virginian currently living in West Kensington, Ross Copperman wants to take on the likes of Coldplay all on his own.

  • Spotlight On Artist Madonna Artist Profile: Madonna

    After entertaining us for over 20 years and selling in excess of 145 million records, it's impossible not to care about Madonna.

  • Akala - © UniversalVideo Exclusive: Akala - Bit By Bit

    Ms Dynamite's brother attempts to step out from her shadow with this genre-busting first single from his forthcoming second album.

  • Newton FaulknerArtist Spotlight: Newton Faulkner

    Talent rarely comes in such a witty and self-effacing package. It generally doesn't look like Catweazle either. Make no mistake though, this guy is the real deal.

  • Kate Nash - © PolydorArtist Spotlight: Kate Nash

    The temptation to call Kate Nash 'the new Lily Allen' is almost overwhelming. Which is a shame.

  • Artist Spotlight: Josh Pyke

    Singer-songwriter Josh Pyke has caused a stir in his native Australia and has his sights set on doing the same here. With his debut album proper, Memories and Dust, just released in the UK, he just might.

  • Wire Daisies - © Transistor Project / idRecords Artist Profile: Wire Daisies

    Originally discovered by Roger Taylor from Queen, Wire Daisies have spent the few years between their debut and newly released second album supporting the likes of Deep Purple, Robbie Williams, and Seal.

  • Ben Taylor - © IndependienteArtist Spotlight: Ben Taylor

    The son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, 29-year-old Ben Taylor has an impressive musical pedigree. Watch an exclusive video interview and hear his latest single here.

  • Artist Spotlight: Ray LaMontagne

    Ray LaMontagne is the most exciting talent I've heard in a very long time.

  • Artist Profile: Keith Richards

    We should have known better. 62 years of reckless living have taken their toll on his face but it seems the man is indestructible after all.

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Supergrass: Album & Interview

It's always been a mystery to me why Supergrass never made it bigger than they did. From the moment their glorious debut, I Should Coco, was released back in 1995, they appeared to have it all - talent, energy, and fabulously simian rock and roll looks.

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Guillemots: Exclusive Album Tracks & Interview

I feel like I've been singing the praises of this new Guillemots album for months. Most likely that's because I have. However, now that Red is finally out, I've decided to assemble my various strands of thought about it once and for all, not least so we can all draw a line underneath it and move on.

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MGMT: Hear Album Tracks

New Yorkers Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden, known collectively as MGMT, have been popping up all over the place lately.

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