August 2008 Archives

At 6ft 6in Mick Fleetwood has always been head and shoulders above mere mortals. And now the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac is heading to Liverpool to celebrate his blues heritage with his new band, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band...

"To hear him sing is to realise the magnitude of his astounding voice and heart. The songs are true, and his is the best and often the saddest voice of his generation."
It's not often you hear Morrissey so effusive in his praise.
But then his subject is something special. And he isn't the only fan to emit such rare worship - Bob Dylan, Shane McGowan and Sinead O'Connor all share the same view.
But outside Ireland, and particularly outside music circles, Damien Dempsey is a virtual unknown.
And that seems to be the way he likes it.

Rikki Wright's reviews of recent releases from Jakob Dylan, Seneca, Seth Lakeman, Strawhouses, Sharleen Spiteri and Mason Jennings

Ever fancied yoyrself as a music photographer? Well here's your chance to show what you're made of...

Some of the greatest pop songs of all time started out as B sides, but does the new Oasis single herald the parting of an old friend? And if so, what were the best B sides of all time?

When a band releases a greatest hits it's often the beginning of the end. So when The Coral announced they were putting out a Singles Collection, I'll admit I was somewhat concerned...

Rock legends Oasis today revealed they are to play two nights at the ECHO Arena.

The weather may not have been kind, but nothing could keep the fans away from a great day of free music at Eclectica...

From headline performances at Glastonbury and festivals throughout the world to intimate acoustic shows, Levellers have always ploughed their own furrow.

Two very diferent albums this week - The Coral and Dire Straits...