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Paul Weller
"I swear Noel’s obsessed with me,” says Paul Weller, with a sly smile. “Honestly, he’s always mentioning me in interviews.” He’s responding to the…
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40 Favourite Songs of Famous People
We all have our favourite songs; perhaps it was a childhood favourite, or a track associated with a particular fond memory. Perhaps it was something that taught you about a different way of life, or…
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So bad it's good?
Put down that burrito (why are you eating a burrito, it's 10.30am?) and concentrate.
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Metronomy Discuss the Mercury Nominees
On 6 September at London’s Grosvenor Hotel, the winner of this year’s Mercury Prize will be announced. Will they go on to be the new Primal Scream or the new Speech Debelle? Joe Mount…
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Nickelback named #1 musical turn-off
Picture the scene: you've just enjoyed a fantastic first date and suddenly found yourself back at their place. Feeling pretty pleased with yourself, your happiness is rudely interrupted by their…
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Stone Roses quotes
With The Stone Roses officially getting back together for a new tour, it’s just like 1989 all over again, but without the constant threat of hearing Phil Collins on the radio. We’re still…
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50 Noel Gallagher quotes
When you're chatting to Noel Gallagher, you can expect to be in for a certain amount of controversy. Like his estranged brother, Noel has a definite way with words. This week, he's all over the front…
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The importance of being Noel
"That,” says Noel Gallagher, thrusting his index finger accusingly in the direction of a stray banana skin, “would not last 10 f*cking seconds on my tour bus.” It’s not…
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Noel Gallagher - Behind The Scenes
Question: what do Nuns on the Run, man bags and Omar from The Wire all have in common? Answer: They're all pontifcated on at length by Noel Gallagher in the exclusive video interview above. Yes, the…
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Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys have swapped shaggy beards and sullen expressions for gags and explosive stage plans. Jimi Famurewa witnesses a welcome transformation
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Fleet Foxes
Full-bearded Seattle rockers Fleet Foxes have staged something of a takeover this year. Or, at least, whatever the polite, nu-folk equivalent of a takeover is. With a critically adored album in the…
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Summer Festivals
The time is 11pm and the warm, damp air lends comfort to the night. You have a pear cider in hand, wellies on your feet, and it’s by no means time to go to bed. So what should you do? Sit…
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Viva Brother interview
Not even album delays, a legal wrangle and the customary jibes from Liam Gallagher have dented Slough band Viva Brother’s (formerly just Brother) supreme confidence. But as their Britpop…
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Dizzee Rascal
“Bring forth the Nando’s card!” shouts Dizzee Rascal. The UK songwriter may well have scored three consecutive No1 singles, had a platinum album and won both Mercury and Brit…
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Foo Fighters Go Colouring
Whenever music types go on tour, they insist on a certain level of specific luxury to follow them wherever they go. Their rider details exactly what they want, from newborn kittens to red m&ms.
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The best apps for festivals
To ensure you don’t end up wandering around a field in the dark sobbing, “Where’s my tent?” , here are the essential tools to help you make the most of festivals this summer
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Noah and the Whale
In 2008, Noah & The Whale ignited the nu-folk scene. So why, asks Tom Ellen, are they abandoning the genre they helped create?
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Classic album covers get the Lego treatment
Hey ho, Lego. Ok, that’s not quite what fallen rock’n’roll idol Joey Ramone sang in Blitzkrieg Bop, but after casting our beady little eyes upon this collection of iconic album…
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Unseen Marvin Gaye shot
Looking good while getting drenched in a kids’ playground is not an easy look to pull off — but back when this photo was taken, Marvin Gaye was the coolest man on the planet.
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The Strokes Return
Thursday 17 February 2011. New York City. ShortList is at Milk Studios, Manhattan, for a photo shoot with The Strokes to mark their return after five years away. Everything’s set up for the…
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The rise of the superstar
Time was when only the grubbiest of back-alley bands would ever gain critical praise. But now, says James McMahon, it seems the glossy world of the popstar is gaining credibility.
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Guy Garvey writes
The way music is made, promoted, sold and consumed has changed a great deal. Our first album had to be made twice — due to the band losing its record deal and therefore, recordings — but…
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10 albums for 2011
Whatever tickles your musical fancy (and right now we’re going crackers for horror chillpop bass*, seriously, we’re so bang on trend), 2011 is bound to have something in its sonic library…
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Interpol Eye Up The Indie Crown
The UK is where I’ve had a lot of my sh*t press,” drawls Paul Banks down the phone line. “Everything I recall reading about me and my work is f*cking ridiculous.” As opening…
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Tinchy Stryder talks Man U v Spurs
I’ve supported Manchester United for years. I can’t remember when I started but it was a while back. They’ve obviously been one of the most successful teams of the past 20 years.
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James Blunt bites back
Few people polarise public opinion quite as starkly as James Blunt. He’s had the biggest selling UK album of the past decade but remains the punch bag of choice for some rock critics and his…
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Bowie's early years
Maybe it’s one for our shrinks, but when we look at the lives of famous folk the aspect we find most fascinating is the part before they cross the Rubicon of success. Perhaps it’s…
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First Sex Pistols photo
When it comes to rock music, myth and fact are hard to separate. A flip through the dusty history books will tell you that the Sex Pistols first snarled on to the scene in 1976 at the legendary…
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Young Iggy stars in new photography tome
Every great artist has their niche. Constable had landscapes, Turner had boats and renowned American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe had genitals. In fact, it’s fair to say that, in his 42…
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Bowie's early years
Maybe it’s one for our shrinks, but when we look at the lives of famous folk the aspect we find most fascinating is the part before they cross the Rubicon of success. Perhaps it’s…
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Lennon: A Tribute
In honour of what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, we take a look back at the legendary singer-songwriter's life in pictures...
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John Lennon quiz
We adore John Lennon. Sang his songs as a wee nipper, now sing his songs to our wee nipper. However, contrary to popular opinion, Lennon wasn’t always right. This, after all, is the man who…
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