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Russell Brand hails The Libertines
Russell Brand has said that he is attracted to the romance of The Libertines. The comedian told XFM that the group's 2004 single 'Can't Stand Me Now', which chronicles the falling out between frontmen Pete Doherty and Carl Barat, was the best track of the past decade.
Bon Jovi: 'I've never heard of Doherty'
Jon Bon Jovi has claimed that he has never heard anything by Babyshambles singer and ex-Libertines frontman Pete Doherty.
Guide to the London Jazz Festival
Those schooled in rock tend to have one of two reactions to jazz: either they think it's pretentious or they find it impenetrably difficult.
ONE knew heavy metal would straddle rap when Dylan Mills aka Dizzee Rascal put his grimey self on the bill for BBC Electric Proms.
Readers recommend: Songs about wealth
Last week was all about bone idle music. Now, we want you to suggest songs that, like Snoop, have their mind on their money and money on their mind Credit crunch? What credit crunch? Photograph: Lauren Burke/Getty First of all, let's address the most pressing matter from last week's thread a ' Shoegazer's assertion that my holidays are "seemingly ...
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Reverend and the Makers - Smooth Jon Clure
Jon McLure, Brett Anderson and Carl Barat delighted fans with their mises of cover version and new renditions of their respective songs at the Jack Daniel's JD Set concert in London last week.
Imagine your boss calling you in and saying, "Goldman, I just read that business report you wrote seven years ago.
The View announce Australian tour dates
Marrying the forked tongue wit and guttersnipe humor of The Libertines with the melodic nous of The Buzzcocks and Oasis, The View - one of the latest groups from the UK to be touted as "the next big thing" - are bringing their infectious sounds to Australia for the 2009/2010 festival season.
Pete Doherty's surprise gig in Southampton
BADBOY rocker Peter Doherty is to join the 40th anniversary celebrations at The Joiners after signing up at the last minute for a gig tomorrow night.
KATE MOSS is always looking for ways to wangle her way into her rock fella's band.
Libertines reunion venue Hackney Empire to close
London 's Hackney Empire is to close for several months to reassess its financial situation, bosses have announced.
Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network 2009-09-23 09:51:03 - Rocker CARL BARAT is set to hit the West End stage in London next year after signing on to appear in two new plays.
Barat Not Opposed to Libertines Reunion
Carl Barat, the lone holdout for the Libertines' 2010 reunion, isn't against the idea of getting back with Pete Doherty to celebrate the band's back catalog.
Carl Barat to act in 'two plays in London' in early 2010
Carl Barat has revealed he is hoping to star in two plays early next year. The former Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things frontman remained tight-lipped about what the plays are, but said he is likely to tread the boards next January.
Cockney crooners Chas and Dave split up after 37 years
Cockney crooners Chas and Dave will be 'rabbiting' no more after making the decision to split up.
Carl Barat and Adam Green play joint gig together - video
Carl Barat and Adam Green played a joint gig together in Paris on Friday night , in a show that featured the two collaborating on each other's material and Barat debuting new songs.
Does London have a musical soul? The sprawling city has inspired countless songs, but its identity has been notoriously difficult to pin down.
Hello! Ita s good to be back with the SingStore update! Some great tracks this week from Blondie with a Rapturea , Spandau Balleta s a Through The Barricadesa and a Here Comes your Mana by The Pixies.
TRAVIS Ode To J Smith **** Red Telephone Box PHONE004, A 11.99 The Glasgow quartet's riposte to their critics is a short sharp shock of a pop rock album, the first to sound like an old school guitar band since the raw raucou s debut Good Feeling.
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