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Fallowfield house party, Manchester Tuesday, June 23 Essex rapper Jordan Cardy destroys the kitchen at a chaotic house party gig … More

SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE

Alex Kapranos Franz Ferdinand and FFS THE FIRST SONG I REMEMBER HEARING ‘Surrender’ – Elvis Presley “When I was three … More

Sound Control, Manchester Friday, June 12 “This is the marriage tour,” jokes Ash’s Tim Wheeler on the last date of … More

AFTER-HOURS RAVE-UPS When the headliners finish, the entire festival flocks to the surreal all-night party zones. But what’s new for … More

TENT PARTIES Rock’s foremost party starter Joel Amey explains how to become the Club Tropicana of the campsites Rent a … More

How will you introduce tunes from new album ‘Marks to Prove It’ into your set? Hugo White: “The rule is … More

What’s planned for the FFS live shows? Alex Kapranos: “We kind of worked it out when we did the Jools … More

OTHER HIP-HOP AT GLASTONBURY Alloysious Massaquoi from the Mercury Prize winners delves into the rap scene at Worthy Farm … More

ROCKING GLASTONBURY STEAL Jesse F Keeler: “At festivals, there’s gear that lots of different bands are using sitting around. The … More

PLAYING IT UNSAFE Since he criticised The Who’s booking as “safe”, we cornered Justin Young to get his tips on … More