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ELVIS Perkins - son of Psycho actor Anthony Perkins and photographer Berry Berenson - had a lot to be gloomy about on his 2007 debut Ash Wednesday. Read

Preview: power of words

HAMMERSMITH has a new cultural heavyweight on its hands.Read

'We're baaaack!' says Papa Roach

JACOBY Shaddix has sold more than 10 million records and toured the world as the singer in one the world's most notorious rock bands. So when he hits the road life must be one long party, right?Read

THEY don't call it London's best underground beat bunker for nothing. Hanging on by a thread as the council tries to clog the venue with concrete, Ginglik fights on with a new hardcore electronica and audio-visual night.Read

Best Fests - Our pick of London's summer festivals

Summer must be on its way...festival tickets are now on sale - hurrah! Helen Clarke looks at why you should look no further than London...Read

NEW RELEASES Friendly Fires, The Saturdays, Wavves

Helen Clarke reviews the week's new releasesRead

REVIEW Titus Andronicus @ Hoxton Bar and Grill

They're raucous and messy - like a young, hormonal Conor Oberst fronting The Pogues - and there's an agenda that's more intense than their garage-punk contemporaries...Read

It's all go for Gary!

It's been a busy year so far for Londoner Gary Baker. Read

Music with Helen Clarke

Erasure Total Pop! Album Mute February 23Read

Previews with Christian McLaughlin

No, it's not a grumpy old finger-waver telling you to be quiet at the Proms. Hush is the second season of the best initiative at the Royal Albert Hall since the Ignite series of free Friday concerts. Read

Pulled apart by Horses and Sky Larkin at the ICA

Helen Clarke saw Pulled apart by Horses and Sky Larking at the ICA, One is a gyrating, sweaty mess of Indie noise, the other a mash-up of self-assured twee/rock.Read

NEW RELEASES M83, Jon Allen

Helen Clarke reviews the week's new releasesRead

Farewell to the Astoria

For those who've squeezed their way to the bar, or bruised their ribs on the front barrier, it was a day they hoped would never come. But as the Astoria this week became the latest victim of the Olympic bulldozer, Helen Clarke bids a fond farewell to the legendary West End venue.Read

Going Live In 2009

2008 was the one of the best years yet for live music in the capital, with countless new acts forcing their way into the mainstream. But the class of '09 looks set for ever greater things - Helen Clarke takes a look at the new music set to make it impression on London in 2009Read

What A Year!

Helen Clarke takes us on a musical journey, back through time to rediscover the best live shows, albums and singles of 2008. Enjoy!Read

NEW RELEASES Tanlines, Pacific!, Metronomy

Helen Clarke reviews the latest releasesRead

REVIEW Duffy @ Brixton Academy

Duffy rounds off her debut year in style...Read

NEW RELEASES WhiskyCats, Cat Power, James Morrison and Nelly Furtado

Helen Clarke reviews the week's new releasesRead

REVIEW Thea Gilmore @ The Luminaire

At 28 years old, indie folkster Thea Gilmore is already an eight album veteran. Helen Clarke checks out her latest offering, live at The Luminaire...Read