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Little Barrie: An Unholy Trinity of Rock in Camden Town

Jason Holmes | Posted 15.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Jason Holmes

As The Beatles' 'Tomorrow Never Knows' fades out over the PA, the feedback groan of Barrie Cadogan's Gibson splits the air, a white umbilical guitar lead coiling obscenely into the amp. Five minutes into the gig and the band has put a grip on a crowd who twist with delight in the dark womb of the club.

Twitter Reactions To Glasto Line-Up

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Entertainment

News that The Rolling Stones will headline Glastonbury Festival for the first time in their 50-year-career has been greeted with mixed reactions on Tw...

Rolling Stones Top Glastonbury Bill

PA | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Entertainment

The Rolling Stones have been finally confirmed as headliners for this summer's Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and A...

Tales From the Middle of Nowhere (Vol. 2): Where I Salute the Families of the Hillsborough 96

Noel Gallagher | Posted 14.11.2012 | UK Entertainment
Noel Gallagher

They never let you down them Scousers. While I'm at it let me say I'm writing this on the day that THE TRUTH has finally been exposed about the Hillsborough disaster. Respect to the family's of the 96 for exposing the lies of Thatcher's government. With my hand on my heart I salute you.

The Independent Session

Gia Marie Barbera | Posted 06.09.2012 | UK Entertainment
Gia Marie Barbera

When I launched the Online Magazine The Independent Session, I didn't think for one second there had to be an A-lister on the show. I am an unknown, a...

Embarking on Making My First Movie 'Kubricks' and My Possible Return to the Music Industry

Alan_McGee | Posted 07.07.2012 | UK Entertainment
Alan_McGee

Escalier 39, my new film company with Dean Cavanagh, makes its first real-life movie next month Kubricks which will be shot in the grounds of my gaff in Wales... The musical with Irvine Welsh and Dean Cavanagh now looks back on and as I write, meetings are being put in place to get it moving along...and speaking of meetings, I am also going to meet some people in Japan who want to bring me back into music.

Reflections on a Rough Childhood in Glasgow

Alan_McGee | Posted 06.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Alan_McGee

In truth, I grew up in a violent household, just like most Glaswegian households of that era - no more or less really than any other from that time. I ended up getting 16 stitches in the back of my head after a bit of parenting from my dad when I was 15 for being cheeky. My mum and gran used to smash me about as well, it was just a different time then in the 60s and 70s.

Joe Strummer RIP: 21 August 1952 - 22 December 2002

Alan_McGee | Posted 20.02.2012 | UK Entertainment
Alan_McGee

Today sees the ninth anniversary of the death of a legend and hero to not only me, but a whole generation. That legend was Joe Strummer - born John Graham Mellor - and his band was The Clash.

Frankie Finally Lives Up To His Lothario Rep

www.thesun.co.uk | Posted 20.12.2011 | UK Entertainment

X FACTOR Romeo Frankie Cocozza has finally started living up to his rock 'n' roll image after a heavy night on the tiles with THREE beauties. ...

Not if you Were the Last Tory on Earth

Eddy Temple-Morris | Posted 11.12.2011 | UK Politics
Eddy Temple-Morris

Now, I'm on record as saying that 'You Only Get What You Give' is an example of pop songwriting perfection, so I had a look. It turned out the Tory party had used the track at their conference, one of that shower of bastards walked on, or off, stage to it.

Austrian Economics? That's What I Go to School For!

Rex Pester | Posted 06.12.2011 | UK Politics
Rex Pester

I'm glad musicians care about stuff like this, I genuinely am. But I really wonder why it is necessary for anyone who isn't involved in the political process to so vehemently stick for or against a party.

Thieves Keep Thievin: Theresa May's Unusual Choice Of Song

Posted 04.12.2011 | UK Politics

One of political journalists' favourite distractions during political party conferences is to pick apart the lyrics of the songs that follow politicia...

Win Tickets To Camp Bestival Music Festival

Posted 10.09.2011 | UK Entertainment

It's officially festival season, but if you haven't spent the night in a tent yet do not fear... Thanks to Monkey Shoulder whisky, we're offering o...