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Iconic London venue facing closure

Iconic London venue facing closure

The Halfmoon in Putney has hosted the likes of The Rolling Stones, Kate Bush and Kasabian

  • November 25, 2009
Sweden sees legal music sales boost following Pirate Bay case

Sweden sees legal music sales boost following Pirate Bay case

Boost attributed to torrent site case plus new legislation

  • Nov 25, 2009
Gibson guitars raided by US police

Gibson guitars raided by US police

The company is under investigation over "illegal wood" claims

  • Nov 21, 2009
N-Dubz' Dappy and Fazer make statements to police over rape inquiry

N-Dubz' Dappy and Fazer make statements to police over rape inquiry

Duo step forward to help police with their inquiries

  • Nov 20, 2009
New Interpol album expected for early 2010

New Interpol album expected for early 2010

And the new record will sound a bit like their acclaimed debut...

  • Nov 20, 2009
Chuck Berry postpones UK tour dates

Chuck Berry postpones UK tour dates

Legendary blues guitarist pushes shows back to 2010

  • Nov 19, 2009
Jack White, The Edge, Jimmy Page film release date set

Jack White, The Edge, Jimmy Page film release date set

'It Might Get Loud' will premiere in the UK next year

  • Nov 19, 2009
N-Dubz' Dappy and Fazer release statement about rape inquiry

N-Dubz' Dappy and Fazer release statement about rape inquiry

Pair say they have agreed to help police with case

  • Nov 18, 2009
Engineers cancel all forthcoming gigs

Engineers cancel all forthcoming gigs

Dates cancelled due to 'unavoidable personal circumstances'

  • Nov 18, 2009
'The X Factor''s Simon Cowell to answer NME readers' questions

'The X Factor''s Simon Cowell to answer NME readers' questions

Your chance to quiz the panel judge

  • Nov 16, 2009
Derek B 'dies of heart attack' aged 44

Derek B 'dies of heart attack' aged 44

British rapper passes away suddenly in London

  • Nov 16, 2009
Stereophonics, The Whip, The Blackout  – free gigs this week (begins November 16)

Stereophonics, The Whip, The Blackout – free gigs this week (begins November 16)

Your guide to the best free live music around the UK

  • Nov 16, 2009
Slayer postpone European tour

Slayer postpone European tour

Veteran metal band reschedule gigs for spring 2010

  • Nov 16, 2009
JLS beat Robbie Williams to top of album chart

JLS beat Robbie Williams to top of album chart

Boy band beat singer by around 2,000 copies

Heston Blumenthal to help make woodwind instrument out of dead pig

Heston Blumenthal to help make woodwind instrument out of dead pig

Celebrity chef will assist Matthew Herbert

  • Nov 13, 2009
Muse to return to Wembley Stadium next summer – ticket details

Muse to return to Wembley Stadium next summer – ticket details

Plus band set for Manchester mega gig

Ibiza Rocks brand to launch Mallorca Rocks hotel

Ibiza Rocks brand to launch Mallorca Rocks hotel

New Magaluf venue set to open next summer

  • Nov 11, 2009
Chipmunk suffering 'exhaustion' after Twitter suicide messages

Chipmunk suffering 'exhaustion' after Twitter suicide messages

'I'll be back soon' tweets rapper

Tinariwen beat Kings Of Leon, Bob Dylan to Uncut Music Award

Tinariwen beat Kings Of Leon, Bob Dylan to Uncut Music Award

Mali band awarded second annual prize

The Low Anthem announce spring 2010 UK tour and ticket details

The Low Anthem announce spring 2010 UK tour and ticket details

Rhode Island three-piece to play shows in January and February

 

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