It is a Thursday evening and I am walking around the Northern Quarter. I am cold and soaked with rain, therefore Im in a slightly ratty mood.>

New Year's Eve has always been a bit of a let down for our man Alistair - and last year was no different! Here's how one man just doesn't get excited about NYE.>

Rhythm has always been the string that holds together the vibrant, flowing fabric of John Tejada's career, something that oozes from his latest Fabric Release>

Win tickets to see Sam Sparro, Das Pop & Devil's Gun in Manchester as part of the Smirnoff Electric Cabaret at Manchester Academy>

Alex Turner and Miles Kane have a reputation for being innovators of British music. Does their latest outing support this theory?>

After a six year break, Max Tundra returns with his third album and new single, Will Get Fooled Again.>

Franz Ferdinand have announced details of the release of their third album, and it's out the day before my birthday,next January.>

There are only a few days left before the Virtual Festivals 2008 shortlist is drawn.Vote for skiddle's favourite fest, The Wickerman.>

Duran Duran have won the ultimate accolade with their track "Rio" crowned The Greatest Video of All Time by MTV viewers!>

You Me At Sixs debut album Take Off Your Colours is set to drop October 6 To celebrate this with their fans, the band have confirmed the following HMV instores the week of release.>

For many, the fun of the X-Factor is now over. For most, it is only just starting. After weeks of auditions, bootcamps, laughs and tears, the X-Factor 2008 final 12 have been chosen.>

This month Battersea Power Station hosts a brand new snow sports and music festival, with Relentless the energy drink on hand to help keep the pace of 4 day event!>

From the infectious guitar riffs of Sheila to the acoustic-driven White Lie, The Elephant In The Room is a testament to the chemistry of the band.>

The MTV music awards takes place in Liverpool on 6th November 2008. A perfect event to compliment the city's Capital of Culture status, a further four artists have been announced today as performing at the awards.>

Relentless are pleased to announce that this Autumn they will be supporting the first ever 'No Hald Measures Tour', 9 dates of musical enjoyment in some of the most renowned and intimate venues that the UK has to offer.>

Raindrops (Encore Un Fois) is a mash-up of Sash!'s huge 1997 number 2 hit 'Encore Un Fois' and 'Raindrops' by Stunt.Will we like it? >

Sex, Bass and Videotape. Basshunter talks Angels, nighttime and naked Norwegian models who aint allowed home to Iran. Oh and a new single.>

If theres one label that has managed to thrill and appal me in equal amounts over the past decade it Defected. Let's have a listen to their latest outing...>

Kaiser Chiefs who release new single Never Miss a Beat on 6th October announce an 11 date arena tour in February and March 2009, which is coming to the Echo Arena Liverpool on 3 March 2009>

After an incredible two day competition last Friday and Saturday, this years DMC World DJ Championships have been decided and this years ruling DJs have been crowned>

Over thirty years ago Alice Coopers behaviour was censored from UK and US screens. Now in a time where violence is every day news, the censors are still working!>

Now expanded into a new five-piece line up and based in New York, Alberta Cross are set to hit the UK again with four supports to Oasis>

You Me At Sixs debut album Take Off Your Colours is set to drop October 6 - To celebrate this with their fans, the band have confirmed the following HMV instores the week of release.>

The Scando techno don is used to rocking dancefloors across the globe, but hes set to rock your TV screen when his music features in hit US series, CSI.>

To celebrate their return the Pubahs will be playing at the Notting Hill Arts club on Monday 29th September with a full live show featuring drums, percussion, bass and booty>

The annual UK Festival Awards has nominated The Wickerman for an award in five rosy cheeked categories. Vote now to support Skiddles favourite festival!>

Attention music lovers of Liverpool, this November prepare yourself for the return of Oxjam, the live music event that showcases bands and DJs from across the North West!>

On 20 October Max Tundra is to release his third studio album and first for 6 years and to celebrate the release Domino have a Kosher Idea.>

Owen Pallet lets us know what he thinks about Max Tundras new album. We've also included the video of the new single Will Get Fooled Again>

17 years ago in a pub a group of musicians gathered together following a series of obscure phone calls from a record label that wanted to release a series of albums that would change the world of music forever.>

On Sleepwalk, Glasgows legendary Optimo, or to give the club its full name, Optimo (Espacio), takes you out from the subterranean possibilities of the nightclub into some deep, deep, inner space.>

On Tuesday 14 Oct the sixth episode of the CMU Social will feature performances from one of CMUs favourite new artists of the moment, Gillan Edgar, fresh from supporting Pete Doherty>

With over 20 acts already announced for this years MTV Liverpool Music Week festival, there is plenty to be looking forward to.>

Unsigned artist, Callaghan, takes on Simon Cowell in battle for chart success. Callaghan is releasing her self-penned song "Look Around" on 26th October. It is available to pre-order now from www.callaghaninfo.com. >

"I Went up the Mountain to Drink at the Fountain" - it's been going round in your head all summer... now listen live !>

eJay, the worlds leading music creation and software houses is pleased to present DJ Mixstation 4 the perfect software package for wannabe DJ's - we have 5 copies to give away!>

On 13th October, Domino will release Hardcore Girls, a brand new EP from The Count & Sinden, which showcases their love of all sorts of club music, from garage to r nb, from hip hop to grime. >

Boyzone announce a 10 date arena tour of the UK. The Better 09 Tour will see one the UKs best ever selling bands perform in what is destined to be one of the phenomenal events on next years live calendar.>

Since 1996 Edinburgh fringegoers have enjoyed free shows thanks to Peter Buckley Hill's Free Fringe. Now Londoners can experience shows from the Free Fringe at The Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market. >

To celebrate the launch of a brand new live music event, ASDA Be Live, weve teamed up with organisers Key 103 and ASDA to give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!>

Following up last years lauded artist album, Ghettoblaster, dance-floor legend Armand Van Helden returns to the decks with the second instalment of his New York: A Mix Odyssey series.>

The Classic Concerts Trust is delighted to welcome the internationally-acclaimed violin soloist Alena Baeva to the Colosseum, Watford, on Thursday, September 25th at 7.30 pm>

Following the hugely successful Mesmerize Danism & Haze collaborate once more to deliver Strike with massive support from Fedde Le Grand, Martin Solveig and Michael Gray.>

Warp Films, Domino and Bang Bang films present a Warp Films Production Arctic Monkeys at The Apollo, which will be screened at a selection of Vue cinemas on Tuesday 14th October>

Win tickets for you and a friend to travel to the US for the ultimate birthday celebration where you can raise a toast to Mr. Jack Daniels himself!>

Following on from last year's successful European tour Lite kick off their 2008 UK tour at Manchester's Upper Space Gallery, Northern Quarter. >

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The hottest comedy duo in Britain right now, these two are best known for the award-winning BBC3 hit series GAVIN AND STACEY - and now you can join them in the studio! >

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