Grandfather Christmas

7:00am Saturday 27th December 2008

Tony Bennett talks about his new festive album, Swingin' Christmas, and reveals what it was like recording it in the height of summer in LA. The crooning legend also explains why swing music will never die out, and why he's optimistic about America's future.

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On the record

7:00am Sunday 21st December 2008

With Christmas breathing down our necks, it's hard to know what to buy for your nearest and dearest, and vouchers always seem so impersonal. Take a look at our handy recommendations and find the right CD for that special person.

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On the record

7:00am Saturday 20th December 2008

Darkness and woe are everywhere. There's a recession, and the music industry's dead, or so we keep hearing. No one's buying albums, blah blah blah. Thankfully, such doom and gloom hasn't affected productivity this year, as there were some some amazing albums released in 2008. Here's our Top 10.

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In a blue tone

7:00am Saturday 20th December 2008

Britpop survivors The Bluetones are touring the UK, playing their debut album Expecting To Fly in its entirety. We talk to frontman Mark Morriss about the album, how he feels about it 12 years after it release, and why he doesn't care that the band won't ever be fashionable again.

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On the record

7:00am Saturday 13th December 2008

Christmas is weeks away, so what better time to have a look at the seasonal music on offer? Whether it's for a party or a present, look no further than these suggestions.

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Joining the Take That circus

7:00am Saturday 13th December 2008

Take That released their new album The Circus on Monday December 1, and it's already become one of the year's biggest sellers. The band also recently set a new UK record for ticket sales. Why do they remain so popular? We spent a day with them in Paris to find out.

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On the record

7:00am Saturday 6th December 2008

Take That are back with another album. News like that is going to overshadow everything this week, but delve a little deeper and there are some gems out as well, not to mention one or two great gift ideas.

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Grace and favour continues for Will Young

7:00am Saturday 6th December 2008

Will Young releases his new single Grace on Monday December 1. We talk to the former Pop Idol winner about the song and recent fourth album, Let It Go, and his continued success.

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On the record

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Albums from Paul McCartney project The Fireman, Dido, The Killers and Alesha Dixon make this an interesting week, but it's perhaps Chinese Democracy from Guns N' Roses, 17 years after their last album, that gets most attention. But is it any good?

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This time it's strictly Alesha's show

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Alesha Dixon releases her new album, The Alesha Show, on Monday November 24. We talk to the former Mis-Teeq member about her music, life after Strictly Come Dancing and intrusion into her private life.

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