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December 2006

Are you doing Kylie on New Year's? (29 December 2006)

I'll never forget my first Kylie concert. I wasn't even meant to be there. It wasn't planned and it wasn't expected but I guess sometimes, being in the right place at the right time has its bonuses. As an Australian...

ARTIST FEATURE: Why Are We Still In Love With Kylie? (28 December 2006)

By Nick Levine On New Year's Eve Kylie Minogue begins the UK leg of her 'Showgirl - Homecoming Tour' at London's Wembley Arena. By the end of the night - her first British gig since beating breast cancer - it'll...

REVIEW: George Michael - Wembley Arena, London (27 December 2006)

By Nick Levine Gig played on 12/12/06 In a world where it's possible to earn fame by neglecting to leave a house in North London for 13 weeks, is there anything rarer than a forgotten superstar? But, think about it,...

REVIEW: Christmas at THE BEDFORD, Balham (22 December 2006)

MUSIC-LIVE IN LONDON by Peter Coulston Christmas at THE BEDFORD According to that great comedian, actor and Goon, Peter Sellars, Balham is the gateway to the south. Well, I could suggest better ways to get to Brighton; but he was...

INTERVIEW: The Pipettes (21 December 2006)

There's something about The Pipettes. It's not just their polka dot endowed dress sense... everyone's getting spotty these days (though they do wear them better than most). It might have something to do with their stunning looks, long legs and...

Preview: The X Factor Tour (19 December 2006)

So, the votes are in, the nation has voted and we now have a new X-Factor popstar wannabe in our midst. Did you watch it? Did you vote? Do you care? I hate to admit it, but in between pre...

GIG GUIDE: The Sound Movement (15 December 2006)

GIG of the evening... THE SOUND MOVEMENT Single Launch for "Modern Condition" 15 Dec 2006 21:00 By Katie Spain Put down your pens, step back from the keyboard and prepare to eradicate a brain cell or two. THE WEEKEND IS...

Lunchtime freebie (15 December 2006)

This one's for the culture buffs so if heavy metal mayhem rocks your boat look away now. Fancy a Christmas freebie? What about an extended lunch break? Ask your boss nicely or bribe them with mince pies because there's a...

Sandi Thom... is she 'da bomb'? (14 December 2006)

According to Pop Bitch, internet sensation Sandi Thom doesn't quite cut it with our friends Down Under. The little punk rocker wannabe allegedly did a free myspace gig in Melbourne. Only 25 people turned up and poor ol' Sandi didn't...

Review: Signed/Unsigned (13 December 2006)

SIGNED/UNSIGNED Hackney Empire, London December 13th 2006 By Paul Case No less than eight bands on tonight at the Hackney Empire, and all for absolutely free. Can't ask for any more than that. Free beer would be nice, but, aside...

A royal event - The Diana Concert (13 December 2006)

If you haven't heard about this one yet your head must be well and truly buried up your gluteus maximus. The Princes are in the press again... this time after announcing they're planning a 2007 star-studded pop concert in honor...

Happy New... Kylie (13 December 2006)

She's back! Just when you thought you'd be spending a hot-pant-less New Year's Eve drinking crap wine and hugging complete strangers, Kylie announces a NYE gig. Why shiver on the banks of the Thames to see a 'blink and you'll...

Lemar at the Jazz Cafe (11 December 2006)

Reality TV - you've got to love it... or not. Most 'Fame Academy' contestants come, sing a few wobbly tunes and then drift off into obscurity. One soulful diamond in the musical rough though is Lemar. After competing in the...

Hot off the press - MUSE (11 December 2006)

MUSE They sold out their Wembley Stadium date on Saturday June 16th, now Muse have announced a new date on Sunday 17th June. The stadium won't know what's hit it. After playing the Big Day Out festivals in Australia in...

Review: Pink ( 1 December 2006)

We asked for your reviews and boy are you delivering! Here's what Mr Walker had to say about the lady with 'the hair' when he saw her last week: Not many people associate the colour pink with rock and roll,...