The Idols News
New band of the day: The Orwells (No 1,519)
Published on 24. May 2013
They've only just left high school, but they emerged from the Great Escape as the latest rebel teen hopes. Palma who?
Sir Christopher Lee's new album will be '100% heavy metal'
Published on 24. May 2013
Actor to release Charlemagne: The Omens of Death, recorded with Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner, on his 91st birthday
Tricky: 'I don't believe that death exists'
Published on 23. May 2013
The musician talks to Dave Simpson about his new album, False Idols, why he'd like to say sorry to Björk for their troubled relationship – and old men in tight trousers
Ane Brun – Feeling Good: New music
Published on 21. May 2013
The world shouldn't need another cover of Feeling Good, but Ane Brun's reworking is subtly captivating
Beware of Mr Baker – review
Published on 19. May 2013
Drummer Ginger Baker proves a formidable, cantankerous presence in Jay Bulger's gripping documentary, writes Philip French
Emeli Sande biggest winner at 58th Ivor Novello awards
Published on 16. May 2013
Emeli Sande's hit Next to Me wins awards for songwriting and composing at this year's Ivors
Justin Bieber tour bus raided for drugs
Published on 25. April 2013
Swedish police find small amount of drugs and stun gun after smelling marijuana coming from bus at Stockholm hotel
JLS's future, from the farewell tour to the TV reunion
Published on 24. April 2013
Peter Robinson: The boyband have announced they are to split, leaving fans distraught. Luckily, we can allay your fears for a life without JLS. We know exactly Marvin, Aston, JB and Oritsé will do next
For young Soviets, the Beatles were a first, mutinous rip in the iron curtain
Published on 20. April 2013
The band inspired dissidents and musicians and, a new book claims, meant more to youth in the USSR than in the west, says Ed Vulliamy
This week's new live music
Published on 20. April 2013
Drenge | Denovali Swingfest | Beyoncé | Mopomoso | Marius Neset Quartet | Streetwise Opera: The Answer To Everything