Latest highlights on the BBC
The Sound of 2009
BBC News predicts the big sound of the coming year. Will the next 12 months see the rebirth of electro-pop and the death of landfill indie?
- BBC Sound of 2009: White Lies
Gloomy London rockers White Lies come second on the BBC's So... - Stooges guitarist dies
Founding guitarist Ron Asheton is discovered dead at his hom... - Sound Of's 3rd
Third place for Critics' Choice Brit winner Florence and the...
Album reviews
Supergrass
SupergrassThis cheeeky Britpop trio had morphed into a truly world class band.
Fall Out Boy
Folie A DeuxEmo teens with eyeliner all over the globe will be wetting their skin-tight black jeans!
Pavement
Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedance EditionThe ideal gift for an indie uncle.
Gallon Drunk
Live at Klub 007Because they don't sound like anyone else.
Guns N' Roses
Chinese DemocracyIt's still a huge triumph in the face of overwhelming odds.
News from the web
Elbow's 'Kid' Named Critics' Choice
Read the story at billboard.com
Jan 8 2009 12:49PM
New Coldplay single
Full story at BBCJan 8 2009 11:33AM
Pete Doherty Interview
Full story at Clash MusicJan 7 2009 7:06PM
Coldplay, AC/DC, Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse Dominate Global Album Sales
Full story at Gigwise
TV/Radio listings
Introducing...with Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson brings you the first plays of the freshest new acts on the web.
Saturdays, Midnight, 6 Music
- Huw Stephens - In New Music We Trust
Huw plays the best BBC Introducing tracks from around the UK.
Wednesdays, 9pm, Radio 1
- Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show
Guru of all things rock Bruce Dickinson welcomes in the weekend with the finest tracks, new and old.
Friday, 10pm, 6 Music - Steve Lamacq In Live Music We Trust
An hour of the best new guitar music.
Monday, 9pm, Radio 1
