Affected

Wainwright’s homage to his heroine

The many sides of Bob Dylan: provocatively, brillinatly imagined

After living with the new Hot Chip album for the best part of a week, it feels like my thoughts about it are finally beginning to coalesce. They’re a curious band, I think: a consummate, bright pop band on the one hand; a group whose songs gradually insinuate themselves over time. What initially appears slight, eventually becomes unforgettable.

The pair talk about the transformative powers of Transcendental Meditation

Californian indie four-piece embrace the pop mainstream

Conor Oberst will not be making it to the UK for V and warm-up shows

Carling Reading Festival site also 25 per cent under water

The Sheffield boys continue the British domination at Spanish festival

There's been a massive power failure at this years' Benicassim, forcing Albert Hammond Jr's performance on the main stage to end early. A power surge half way through caused a blackout in the mainstage area, causing the lights and sound to go out accross the whole site.

It's good to see the UNCUT Arena pretty much rammed by the time Cherry Ghost come on, just after 3pm, a lot of interest being show to this Lancashire five-piece.