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Almanac Emily Barker & The Red Clay HaloREVIEWED BY Mike Diver
Vocals that soar and arrangements that shine.
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News from the BBC
Bruno Mars avoids jail sentence
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:56
The Grammy winning singer has avoided a jail sentence after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine in Las Vegas last year.Brit awards hit by ratings slump
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:03
The Brit awards suffers its lowest ratings for five years after an average of 4.8m tune in to watch the ceremony on ITV1.Foo Fighters reveal album name
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:32
The band's new album will be called Wasting Light and contains 11 tracks including first single Rope.
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:28
Will new bands break through the city's venues?The Young Knives 'Positive' Record
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:55
"To be credible you need to be serious!"
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:47
Are venues and live music in good shape?
News from elsewhere on the web
Carolina Chocolate Drops / Luminescent Orchestra: EP
Feb 18 2011 9:10AM
Full story at Pop Matters
Marcus Intalex announces debut solo album
Feb 18 2011 8:31AM
Full story at DJ Magazine
Lady Gaga has received support from �queen� Madonna for 'Born This Way'
Feb 18 2011 8:03AM
Full story at Music-News
Jacob Lusk Lets It Out On 'American Idol' With 'God Bless The Child'
Feb 18 2011 6:01AM
Full story at MTV
'American Idol' Hollywood Week Ends With A Ticket To Vegas
Feb 18 2011 6:01AM
Full story at MTV
Latest BBC music blog post
17 Feb 11, 03:01 PM
More reggae this week with programmes featuring Toots & The Maytals and Bob Marley as BBC Four's Reggae Britannia season continues. There's also more sunshine sounds with a documentary on the musi...
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