
Manchester three-piece Doves are the first band confirmed for the 2009 BBC Electric Proms.
Arctic Monkeys defy critics with their harder, heavier and devilishly dark third album.

The Rascals reportedly split up as frontman Miles Kane wants to pursue a solo career.
Arctic Monkeys return with a more sinister sound on their third album teaser 'Crying Lightning'.
Agyness Deyn is reportedly planning to quit modelling and return to the UK to focus on an acting career.

Duffy and Coldplay pick up three nominations apiece for the 54th Ivor Novello Awards.
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Florence & The Machine claims that she kidnapped producer James Ford to work on her debut album.
Pete Doherty repays his fans' faith in him with the most cohesive LP of his post-Libs career.

The Rascals frontman Miles Kane wants to achieve a No.1 single this year.
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