After spending weeks atop the charts in the UK and across Europe, Welsh retro soul singer Duffy releases her debut album Rockferry in North America.

May 13, 2008 - James W. Coates

On the eve of releasing her debut album in America, UK sensation Duffy performs on the stage "Where Legends are Made"

May 13, 2008 - James W. Coates

Amy Winehouse's retro soul look and sound has inspired a string of imitators. Adele and Duffy are two of the best at the head of the pack.

Apr 1, 2008 - Catherine Solmes

Guido, Marozia's second husband died in 929CE and three years later, she wed her third.  He was, surprisingly enough, her old enemy Hugh, King of Italy.

Mar 1, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

ECDIS - Electronic Chart & Display System - is gradually due to replace paper electronic charts entirely, Will this move lead to safer navigation?

Jul 15, 2010 - George Backwell

Even after his death, Michael Jackson continues to shatter records and add weight to his self-declared title 'King of Pop', with number one albums in the US and the UK.

Jul 2, 2009 - James W. Coates

The Eurovision Song Contest brings out the worst in UK music but there have been successes. This article suggests the ten best UK entries.

Apr 29, 2011 - Steve Rogerson

With the Brit Awards 2009 looming in shiny musical award splendour, Suite 101 takes a look at the glittering nominations list featuring some of the best music of 2008.

Feb 3, 2009 - Lisa Sutlieff

Two months ago, Leona Lewis topped the charts in her native UK. This week "Bleeding Love" jumps to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.

Mar 28, 2008 - James W. Coates

Kabbalistic astrology is a Jewish view and looks at a person's bond with the universe from a spiritual perspective exploring the Spheres of the Tree of Life

Sep 6, 2010 - Priya Chauhan

The story of troubled British crooner Michael Holliday and his hit recording 'Starry Eyed' - the second British Number One of the 1960s.

Sep 14, 2010 - Andy Howells

An album comprising three CDs has now been released to celebrate the success of the Now! series of CDs. The simple fact is that this brand continues to rise in popularity

Apr 2, 2009 - James Clark

Liam McIntyre takes over as Spartacus in the third instalment of the gory and sexy New Zealand made gladiator series.

Jan 27, 2012 - Steve Rogerson

Only two members are black, the girls sport 'dos that rival the B-52's & their music sounds like a record cut in '83. Partie Traumatic may be the year's best dance/pop CD

Aug 6, 2008 - James W. Coates

Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill explains why Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, must be released from Greenock prison in Scotland to die in Libya.

Aug 20, 2009 - Janice Hally

A prime example of the Internet's ability to break new bands, Black Kids demonstrate a fresh wit and excellent taste in music and deserve the title of next big thing.

Oct 13, 2008 - Catherine Solmes

A little more than 50 years ago, before music videos and music downloads, America seemed less complicated and music reflected this. Like us New music evolves and changes

Jan 31, 2010 - Jim Galloway

A new wave of music artists dominate the album charts and airwaves while established guitar bands seem to be disappearing. Is guitar music really dead?

Oct 18, 2011 - Adam Rivett