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Sugababes set the record straight

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

They've been through their fare share of drama over the last few months, losing original member Keisha and rumours of Amelle being kidnapped. Thankfully the trio, which now includes Jade Ewen, are still around to explain it all.

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On the record - Alphbeat it

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

The Danish sextet returns with the follow up to their 2008 debut, This Is Alphabeat. Having changed labels, will their blend of pop and Eighties synth be just as popular?

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Courteeners back into the fray

7:00am Saturday 27th February 2010

The Manchester four-piece return with their second album Falcon on February 22. Frontman Liam Fray talks about the album and the band's new ambitious sound, and explains why he's a different, calmer soul to the one who shot to fame in a blaze of insults three years ago.

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On the record: The Courteeners fly high

7:00am Saturday 27th February 2010

Manchester indie rockers return to the music scene with their second album, but how will it compare to their 2008 debut St Jude? Elsewhere, Erik Hassle releases his debut album - will it live up to the hype? Read on to find out.

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On the record: Full of Glee

7:00am Saturday 20th February 2010

The high school TV series has impressed viewers both sides of the pond and the soundtrack also looks to do the same - will the debut album from the Glee cast live up to the hype? She's been touted as the next big thing, but will Marina & The Diamonds' debut album impress?

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A record 30 years for the Brits

7:00am Saturday 20th February 2010

It was the 30th Brit awards on Tuesday, so to mark the occasion, we talk to the award organisers to run through their personal highlights, and ask a number of experts what the glitzy occasion stands for.

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A genuine folk laureate

7:00am Saturday 13th February 2010

Mercury Prize-nominated singer songwriter Fionn Regan releases his second album The Shadow Of An Empire on February 8. He also kicks off a 24-date tour of the UK and Ireland on February 13. He talks about his new album, and the discarded record he made in America beforehand.

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On the record: Prepare for a massive attack

7:00am Saturday 13th February 2010

Bristol's finest, Massive Attack, return after a seven-year break with their new album Heligoland - how will it fare? Elsewhere, Seasick Steve releases his own Valentine's album, and dance masters Hot Chip release their fourth album.

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Founder of Fleetwood Mac Peter Green playing again in the Midlands

2:08pm Thursday 11th February 2010

One of Britain’s greatest guitarist and Blues performers is coming to Birmingham’s intimate Glee Club for one of the gigs of the year.

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Marina rocks

7:00am Saturday 6th February 2010

Marina And The Diamonds, aka 24-year-old Marina Diamandis, is one of this year's most hotly tipped artists. Before things get too busy for her - her new single Hollywood is out on February 1, her UK tour starts on February 14 and debut album The Family Jewels is released on February 22 - she talks about her music and what it feels like to be on everyone's Ones To Watch lists.

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