Terry Gilliam Reveals How George Harrison Rescued Life Of Brian

Ashcroft and co's triumphant reunion tour reaches the Roundhouse

Which comeback is this again? As The Verve mooch onto the stage at the Roundhouse, I’m reminded of a night at Glasgow Barrowlands maybe ten years ago. Nick McCabe had just rejoined the band, and I guess “Bittersweet Symphony” was about to be released. The lights went down, and the impeccable DJ played David Axelrod’s “Holy Are You”. Then the band came on: Simon Jones lunging at the crowd triumphantly; Ashcroft imperious, transported; McCabe a self-effacing figure consumed with his work. Men spilled beer and hugged each other. They’re back!

The Legendary Noise Pioneers Confirm Reunion

After living with the new Hot Chip album for the best part of a week, it feels like my thoughts about it are finally beginning to coalesce. They’re a curious band, I think: a consummate, bright pop band on the one hand; a group whose songs gradually insinuate themselves over time. What initially appears slight, eventually becomes unforgettable.

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True New York crime story well told by Ridley Scott

Sean Penn’s Great American Epic: nature boy rejects society

David McAlmont, David Formula also to perform at one-off show