The Beauty Of Wild Beasts' Smother

Wild Beasts have done it again with their new album. Smother is beautiful and crucially; original, how do they do it?

So The Libertines Are Officially Over. So Who Are Our Next Great British Hope?

Last week's NME ran with a front page story declaing that The Libertines were now officially over. But surely there's another British band capable of picking up their mantle?

How Was Your Record Store Day?

Record Store Day is one of the most important occassions for music on the calender. This years was bigger than ever, which meant lots of people were left disappointed as the big releases quickly left the shelves. But how was yours?

So Dave Grohl Is Officially A Godlike Genius But By Heading Back To The Garage Has He Finally Topped Nevermind?

With a statuette from the NME to prove it, there can be no argument that Dave Grohl is a living legend. With his own band Foo Fighters he's equaled the stature that he had as Nirvana's drummer, but can their new album Wasting Light finally hit the benchmark by which all his work will forever be judged?

If You Can't Make Lounge On The Farm, Where Else Can You Get Your Canterbury Music Fix?

So maybe you've booked a holiday in July and you can't make Canterbury's biggest annual festival. But surely there must be somewhere else in the city to hear some live music?

The Strokes Are Back. But How Does Angles Stand Up Against Their Previous Work?

It's taken five years, but finally The Strokes are back. With the release of Angles they hope to re assert themselves as the king's of indie. But is it good enough?

Canterbury Festivals: Lounge On The Farm Bigger Than Last Year

The annual Canterbury based festival Lounge On The Farm, is to be twice the size of last year's festival.

Metronomy. Live In Brighton Tuesday 19th April 2011.

A moment. Something that makes you proud that you were THERE. A band on the cusp of greatness. This was one such occasion.

The Rise Of Uckfield FM

Once upon a time there was an independent radio station in the tiny South Eastern town of Uckfield, now they have a full time license, 24 hour broadcasting and celebrity guests and presenters. Dan Oldfield tells a true ‘zero to hero’ story.

The State Of Music Rant

The X Factor is back on the telly, pop is swarming the charts and Take That have sold out arenas, but is this the end for album driven rock music? Dan Oldfield slings on a leather jacket, lights a cigarette with a bottle of Jack Daniels and delves in.

Seven years At The Seven Stars

A BARTENDER is celebrating his seventh year as quiz master in The Seven Stars public house.

Waterhalls

A STUDENT was left fuming on Wednesday as her university room flooded.