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Nicky only slims when he's singing

Andrew Cowen's weekly music columnRead

Ted Chippington is back

Alternative comedy legend Ted Chippington returns to the live circuit next month with a gig in BirminghamRead

Man who discovered UB40 dies, aged 58

David Virr, the man credited with discovering UB40, has died after a long illness.Read

Wood belongs in the hall of fame

OVERHEARD: Andrew Cowen's weekly local music round-up Read

Folk for the people

A picturesque private park in the heart of Moseley is the scene for a new festival next weekend which promises to become one of the events of the year.Read

Music for the masses

Brewood music festival, Brewood.Read

A true original - who really died 35 years ago

Shocking as the news of Syd Barrett's death may be, in truth his light went out 35 years ago.Read

Return of the electro Angels

They've been out of the limelight for a while, but the sound they pioneered through the 1980s and 90s has never been more in vogue. Read