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Elbow give fans the chance to listen to The Bones Of You, taken from next year's new album.

Take That's Gary Barlow has said there will be "no place" for Robbie Williams in the group in future

Local pop prince celebrates going platinum with his second album by announcing tour dates for 2008.

The Unabombers call time on their legendary Electric Chair nights after a brilliant 13 years.

Morrissey has changed record labels, signing a new deal with Decca.

Why an old photo of the late Anthony Wilson is centre stage at the National Portrait Gallery

Morrissey is to sue the NME after it failed to apologise for an article on his views on immigration.

John Robb on Goldblade's hectic year, the Sex Pistols and why Manc music is in such good shape.

Singer songwriter Stickboy celebrates soundtracking a hit US show by releasing a new EP.

Rising star Belle Of Les Bois on why you should forget everything you think you know about country.

The ever surprising Ian Brown releases a version of his new song, Sister Rose, sung in Japanese!

Take That put out a special edition of Beautiful World to coincide with the Arena shows in December.

Soul diva Jill Scott discusses playing live, her new album and why it's good to have dreams.

Ex-Lamb beat master Andy Barlow on how starting again with Luna Seeds has meant losing his anonimity

Andy Murdoch tells us how he's making his idea for Serge Gainsbourg tribute to a day-long reality!

The new Novars Centre brings together classical composers with cutting edge technology.

Smith6079 lead singer Moon on why the little-known band have their fans to thank for their success.

The Nightjars' Ollie Wright on their debut mini album and working with renowned producer Kramer.

Electro-indie stars The Whip are celebrating finishing their album with live dates and new single.

Take That's Howard Donald was forced to miss a show after suffering a chest injury while on stage.

Actor Richard Fleeshman looks set to step off the Street and into the charts with his debut single.

Mick Hucknall says Simply Red are to split up in 2009, a quarter of a century after they formed.

Johnny Marr swaps the stage for the lecture hall as he becomes a University of Salford professor.

The Ting Tings are giving fans the chance to make their own sleeves for new aingle, Fruit Machine.

Two concerts by The Police at the MEN Arena have been postponed at short notice

Indie funsters A Boy Called Doris help tell the story of a single from conception to release.

The music magazine Q has paid homage to a host of Mancunian legends at their annual awards ceremony.

Psych-pop prince Jim Noir returns with a new EP, All Right. Watch his new video for the title track.

Tsana on how she’s juggling hooks and books by combining her music with a place at university.

Morrissey announces plans to release the follow-up to Ringleader Of The Tormentors next September.

Oceansize's Mike on how they went from almost quitting to making an album to please themselves.