Lebanon born singer songwriter and one name wonder Mika released his 2006 debut single, 'Relax (Take It Easy)'. Already causing a fuss and landing himself some serious radio airplay, this was certainly one name to look out for. And it's not hard to see why. 'Relax' was fabulously flamboyant. It's ... » read more

Singer songwriter Lior had won many plaudits in his native Australia with his debut album 'Autumn Flow' and has been nominated in several of the country's prestigious music awards (Triple J album of the year, ARIA Awards etc). It finally got a full release in Britain. It's a good start that Lior ... » read more

There was a fear that the turnout for this gig would be mostly screaming teenage girls. Not that we're suggesting Oklahoma's The All American Rejects are a girl's only band, as the male members of the audience will at once testify with some caveman like grunting at the request of singer Tyson ... » read more

The gig at The Rapture was one of the most anticipated gigs in a long time, in respect of expectations there were a lot of rumours flying around about how good the second album was and how The Killers and Razorlight were turning up to see them perform. They came on late which didn't impress many ... » read more

With a little help from soul singer Jill Scott, Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco presents... Daydreamin'. It's the second single taken from his highly anticipated album, 'Food & Liquor'. A lovely little track with talk of pretty flowers and beautiful days, which is contrasted by Lupe's slightly ... » read more

Katie Melua returned from her three month tour of America in 2006 for her single 'It's Only Pain'. It can be found on her multi platinum album, 'Piece By Piece'. For reasons unknown Ms Melua has become the biggest selling female since the release of her debut 'Call Of The Search'. This strums along ... » read more

Las Vegas mega band 'The Killers' finally made a long awaited return in 2006, and it's been well worth the wait. After the huge success of 2004's number 1 album 'Hot Fuss', no little expectation hung around these boys. They've responded in the only sensible way – by growing ridiculous facial ... » read more

The Feeling's album, 'Twelve Stops and Home' had managed gold-standard sales, and they were getting sufficient playlist time on national radio to make Phil Collins jealous. This was their third single release, and I still didn't understand the hype. It's a bitter sweet country-influenced ballad ... » read more

Every now and then, a new band comes along that makes the nation go bananas. In 2004 it was Franz Ferdinand and in 2005, it was Arctic Monkeys. In 2006, it was the turn of Glaswegian trio The Fratellis. Signed to a major label with only a handful of gigs to their name, no one had more to prove than ... » read more