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On the record - A delightful Glee return

7:00am Saturday 20th March 2010

They may have only just released Volume 1, but such is the popularity of TV series Glee, the second instalment of the show's soundtrack is now released. How will it compare to the first album?

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Craig David takes on Motown

7:00am Saturday 20th March 2010

Craig David is back with a new album, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, which is released on March 29. The Seven Days singer has re-recorded some of his favourite songs, including the Stevie Wonder title track, and tells us all about it, plus, even though he spends much of his time in Miami, his home will always be in England.

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Coward of the Country Kenny pitching up at Brum's Symphony Hall

10:42am Wednesday 17th March 2010

YOU don't have to be a lady, a gambler or the coward of the county to enjoy the dulcet tones of American country superstar Kenny Rogers.

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On the record: Gorillaz: Plastic fantastic

7:00am Saturday 13th March 2010

Damon Albarn and his comic book-style virtual band return with a brand new album, Plastic Beach, but will it be as well received as its predecessor, Demon Days? Elsewhere, dance favourites Groove Armada have a new release, but how will it fare against the new album from Italian dance duo Crookers?

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As good as Goulding

7:00am Saturday 13th March 2010

Ellie Goulding has topped virtually every Ones To Watch list for 2010, but now it's time to back up the hype with her debut album Lights, released on March 1. The 23-year-old explains what it's like being so talked about and lifts the lid on her inspirations.

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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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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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