New Talent: DMC UK DJ Championship 2010
A lacklustre attempt at upholding one of the four elements of true hip-hop at this year's renowned DJ bash, held at Islington's O2 Academy on 15th July.
Features
Ladies and gentlemen, it's Morning Parade
It's not often a new band comes along that really kicks you in the shins and demands your attention.
WIN: Signed Caspa goodies
To celebrate the release of Caspa's new My Style EP, we're giving two lucky readers the chance to win a signed poster and a selection of Caspa, Dub Police and Sub Soldiers stickers and badges!
WIN: Wickerman Festival Tickets
Get your hands on one of the final pairs of tickets for one of the most scorching Scottish festival of the summer.
Glastonbury 2010: What have we learnt?
Now the dust has settled and we've had a bath it's time to look back and reflect on 10 things we didn't know about Glastonbury Festival this time last week.
Glastonbury Festival: Peace, Love and Conflict
We examine Glastonbury Festival's biggest threats of survival in its mammoth 40 year history.
Glastonbury - Ageing Dinosaur or Sage Dynamo?
One rather seasoned 'young' female takes an in-depth look at precisely where Glasto fits in the oft confusing international festival landscape.
The Rise and Fall of New Music
We've all heard the rhetoric of those who declare the decline of new music; but just how dead is this dodo, and who are the people that want to bang the last few nails into its coffin?
Musical snakebite, anyone? Edinburgh's The Asps tip the scale
The hotly tipped Edinburgh quintet prove the city's music scene is still thriving, but just how big is the sting in their tail?
'MySpace Music' launched in the UK
MySpace release a service, backed by top artists, that is set to rival that of Spotify and Last.fm.
Sony Ericsson Inspires Modern Day Four Seasons
Sony Ericsson show consumers they have what it takes to keep their head above water in the ever-competitive mobile phone market.
Goodbye Britpop: The Oasis Story
So, farewell then, Oasis. Britpop extraordinaires. Rock 'n' roll luminaries. Siblings at war. "Where were you while they were getting high?".
From the Start: The Arctic Monkeys Story
The DMG takes a look at the history and highs of one of the biggest British bands, and the first MySpace phenomenon, The Arctic Monkeys.
Background Music
'Music makes the world go round' - ever realised how true that is? Music affects us all every single day, whether we like it or not.
The industry's on the up, up, up!
Recent research provides evidence that the music industry - the live sector particularly - is on the rise.
DMG Chart - July's Top Five
The many authors of Daily Music Guide have come together to compile a list of what we think are the top five tunes of the month.
Mercury Prize 2009 in depth: the nominees
Album synopses of the twelve British and Irish music albums released in the past 12 months.
'If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air...'
A brief look at all the ingredients that go into that ultimate cocktail we call the summer anthem!
City festivals – too much of an average thing?
Manchester has been inundated with music festivals over the last month. But after all the blood, sweat and tears that must go into organising them, why does it feel like they were all a waste of time?
WIN Exclusive Tickets: Jamie Cullum @ Hard Rock Cafe
We've teamed up with the Hard Rock Cafe to give you the chance of winning a pair of tickets for an exclusive invite-only gig with one of the UK's hottest jazz-pop singer-songwriters.
Interview: Glastonbury Production Manager Dick Tee
Glastonbury's Dick Tee is the big production boss of the Pyramid and Other stages. We pulled him away for a few minutes for a chat about the quirks of his job, and the highs and lows of the backstage downtown.
Top Ten Festival Tips
Popping your festival cherry? Everything you need to know to stay sane and smelling good for your first festival experience.
Spotify's free music model - binge until your ears are fat!
Spotify offers a wealth of tracks, but will it combat piracy, provide the fatal blow to the recording industry, or just help Iggy Pop sell more insurance?
Beatlemania: cultural phenomenon or an over-hyped boy band?
Back in the 1960s, the Fab Four took the world by storm. On 9th September 2009, they look set to do it all over again.
Celebrate by the sea with Beach Break Live 2009
A third year for the student festival, in a brand new North Cornwall location, and with an extended capacity of 10,000.
The Birth of 'Virtual Clubbing'
Want to go clubbing but can’t really be bothered to go out? This baby could be just what you’ve been waiting for...
Rewind: Pet Shop Boys
A look at the career of one of the most successful British bands of the last three decades.
Hidden Treasures: The Wedding Present - Seamonsters (1991)
A look back at one of the most under-rated British rock albums of the decade.
Where have all the rock stars gone?
This week UK theatres will house the opening of Anvil, a documentary about a Canadian hair metal band who just weren't as lucky as the rest, while music fans get set for the 'oldest' Download lineup in years.
Top Ten Tunes for the Anti-Valentine
Valentine's Day is just a few sleeps away - a time to celebrate with that special someone everything that's romantic and full of joy in your life.
DF Concerts' Geoff Ellis: the future of UK festivals
As the 2009 festival season gets underway, we caught up with T in the Park guru and head of DF Concerts, Geoff Ellis, at this year's Event Show in London for a chat about the future of the UK music festival .
The GNR Story: Guns N' Roses Today
Celebrating the release of Chinese Democracy, we take a look at the revolving line-up of Guns N' Roses' present situation and introduce you to the members you may not know ever existed!
The GNR Story: The Future of Guns N' Roses
Looking at the band's uncertain future, we discover whether Axl Rose has plans to take the GNR train for another few spins.
The GNR Story: Introducing Guns N' Roses
In the first of a three part feature on Guns N' Roses, to celebrate the release of the band's first album in 15 years, we find out who Guns N' Roses really are.
Glastonbury Blog: Saturday
A second day of Worthy performances brings a host of top-class acts to a sun-drenched festival audience.
Glastonbury Blog: Friday
The Pyramid Stage kicks off it's 2008 reign with Kate Nash setting the standard high.
Gallery: Glastonbury Festival 2008
Have a peek at what life's like for one of the many Glastonbury Festival goers on site for five whole days.