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'X Factor''s Alexandra Burke keeps Number One spot

'X Factor''s Alexandra Burke keeps Number One spot

Take That stay on top in the Albums Chart

  • Jan 4, 2009
Oasis, Kurt Cobain, Blur, Winehouse - NME.COM's biggest stories of 2008

Oasis, Kurt Cobain, Blur, Winehouse - NME.COM's biggest stories of 2008

Check out the top ten stories you've been reading this year

Simon Cowell 'bigger than God'

Simon Cowell 'bigger than God'

'X Factor' man comes out top in poll

'X Factor' winner Alexandra Burke's 'Hallelujah' breaks download record

'X Factor' winner Alexandra Burke's 'Hallelujah' breaks download record

The song is set to become the show's biggest-selling release

Alexandra Burke wins 'The X Factor'

Alexandra Burke wins 'The X Factor'

Singer will release cover of Leonard Cohen classic in time for Christmas

Three attacked at London's Urban Music Awards

Three attacked at London's Urban Music Awards

One person is critically ill after stabbing at O2 ceremony

  • Nov 16, 2008
Glasvegas, Razorlight, Kasabian for Mencap's Little Noise Sessions

Glasvegas, Razorlight, Kasabian for Mencap's Little Noise Sessions

Keane, Stereophonics and The Fratellis will also play the Union Chapel

iPhone rivals to kill off internet piracy?

iPhone rivals to kill off internet piracy?

New mobile music services could also have a drastic effect on CD sales

  • Sep 29, 2008
Sony Ericsson set to launch Apple iPhone rival next year

Sony Ericsson set to launch Apple iPhone rival next year

Service will enable users to download songs directly to their phone

'Early bird' tickets for End Of The Road 2009 go on sale

'Early bird' tickets for End Of The Road 2009 go on sale

A small number of tickets for the Dorset festival are available early

  • Sep 25, 2008
Yes singer outraged at band replacing him

Yes singer outraged at band replacing him

Jon Anderson says he wasn't even consulted before the decision

Naked Beth Ditto NME cover up for award

Naked Beth Ditto NME cover up for award

Classic shot included in 'best magazine cover' shortlist

Major exhibition for NME cartoon legend

Major exhibition for NME cartoon legend

Ray Lowry also worked with The Clash

V Festival 'scam' ticket agency investigated by trading standards office

V Festival 'scam' ticket agency investigated by trading standards office

Fans hoping to attend Reading And Leeds Festivals may also be affected

  • Aug 21, 2008
American teen quits school to play 'Guitar Hero'

American teen quits school to play 'Guitar Hero'

16-year-old Blake Peebles wants a career out of it

The Dubliners founder dies

The Dubliners founder dies

Ronnie Drew passes away aged 73

  • Aug 16, 2008
Watch Verve, Jay-Z, Oasis, Burial in this week's video news

Watch Verve, Jay-Z, Oasis, Burial in this week's video news

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NME.COM traffic on the up

NME.COM traffic on the up

Official ABCe audit shows more of you are visiting then ever

Watch Oasis, The Killers, Pete Doherty in this week's video news

Watch Oasis, The Killers, Pete Doherty in this week's video news

Check out NME.COM's weekly news round-up now

Costa Rican concert ends in riot

Costa Rican concert ends in riot

3,000 fans were involved in the rampage

  • Jul 29, 2008

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                                        Neil Young Posts Brand New Song Online

Neil Young Posts Brand New Song Online

Is the singer delaying Archives for a(nother) brand new album?


                                        Van Morrison To Release Astral Weeks - Live!

Van Morrison To Release Astral Weeks - Live!

First time the album performed live in it's entirety captured on disc


                                        Hear Bon Iver's New EP Online Now

Hear Bon Iver's New EP Online Now

Forthcoming Blood Bank Tracks are streaming now


                                        David Crosby Working on New CSN Covers Album With Rick Rubin

David Crosby Working on New CSN Covers Album With Rick Rubin

The founder member talks to Uncut about picking tracks they wish they'd written

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