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LONDONFEATURES: GUEST COLUMN: ALAN MCGEE - CAN A PUNK LEARN TO LOVE PINK FLOYD?In short: yes. Even the post-Syd Barrett stuff. And it's thanks to The Flaming Lips.
BRISTOLFEATURES: MAKING A SCENE - BRISTOLNearly 20 years after Portishead and Massive Attack put Bristol on the musical map, the city's music scene still lives in the shadow of the trip hop giants.
LONDONFEATURES: GUEST COLUMN: ALAN MCGEE - HOW DAMON ALBARN BECAME ONE OF THE DECADE'S MUSICAL PIONEERSThe Blur frontman has come a long, long way since the days of "Country House".
LONDONFEATURES: GUEST COLUMN - ALAN MCGEE: HOW BLACK SABBATH KILLED THE HIPPY DREAMThe band introduced working-class anger, stoner sludge grooves and witchy horror-rock to flower power.
OXFORDLIVE: THE WAILERS @ THE O2 ACADEMYNew lead singer in tow, the 21st century incarnation of Bob Marley's old group provide an unique and lively spin on their classic material.
MANCHESTERLISTS: THE TOP 20 MANCHESTER ALBUMS OF ALL-TIMEHaving compiled picks from a cross-section of local bloggers, journalists, artists and bookers, we present our list of the greatest albums the city has ever produced.
MANCHESTERFEATURES: PROFILES IN BLOGEDNESS - HELEN OF TROY DOES COUNTEROP WRITINGSIn a world where bands filled with boys still get most of the attention, these Manchester-based bloggers make sure someone's looking out for the XX chromosome.
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Owen PallettHeartlandSOUNDS LIKE: The man with the palette was finally given a paintbrush.
The William BlakesWayne CoyneSOUNDS LIKE: A straightforward '80s retro group that makes up for their lack of originality with solid hooks and songwriting.
The BalconiesThe BalconiesSOUNDS LIKE: An awesome live act.
Imogen HeapEllipseSOUNDS LIKE: An album made for Imogen Heap fans.
The Wailers @ The O2 AcademyOxfordNovember 23, 2009New lead singer in tow, the 21st century incarnation of Bob Marley's old group provide an unique and lively spin on their classic material.
The Pixies @ The Brixton AcademyLondonOctober 5, 2009Playing their seminal 1989 album Doolittle from start to finish, the Pixies still manage throw in a few awe-inspiring surprises.
Red Light Company @ Green Templeton College BallOxfordJuly 13, 2009With their on-stage talent and unique sound, the UK's Red Light Company inject a dose of rock 'n' roll into an unlikely setting at Oxford.
Owen Pallett
The William Blakes
The Balconies
Imogen Heap
The Wailers @ The O2 Academy
The Pixies @ The Brixton Academy
Red Light Company @ Green Templeton College Ball
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