The Drums teamed up with Altered Images singer Claire Grogan last night during their headline show at London venue Heaven for a one off duet. The band, celebrating the release of their debut album on Monday, were playing to a sold-out crowd when they introduced Grogan to the stage. She then provided the female vocals on the bands 'Summertime!' ...

Veronica Falls might look and sound pretty but underneath their harmonious pop skin lies a morbid streak as dark as the night. Take 'Beachy Head' their new single for example. A thrilling mix of surf-guitars and ear popping harmonies it may be but the man flicking the switches and making it sound that good? That's the grim reaper himself. ...

Calling your band Male Bonding is one way of raising eyebrows before you've even played a note but these three London bromantics don't seem to care. Their short, sharp punk puts them alongside contemporary bands like No Age and Vivian Girls, paying homage to a long line of discordant punk rock. Having met through work (all three members manned ...

SXSW might be all about the beer, BBQ and bands but things are much more gentle in the world of Sofia Talvik. Crafting delicate moments of peace on her acoustic guitar Sofia is independent in every sense of the word, releasing all her material through the label she owns with her husband (also her manager). Having released two albums so far and ...

Kate Nash rounded off her intimate tour of tiny venues across the UK on Thursday night (March 11), playing a set marred by technical difficulties. Despite having not played live for almost two years Nash took to the Bethnal Green Working Man's Club in a confident mood, urging the crowd to "act as if it's a Friday night, dance, sing, whatever." ...