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1. 11. Albums round-up: December 6 - 11

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 06 December 2004 U2 hung on at the top of the album chart last week with their 11th studio LP, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb seeing off all-comers.

2. 12. Howling at the Maroon 5

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 06 October 2004 L.A. BAND Maroon 5's rise to the top of the charts is no doubt a topic of discussion that'll have bands all over the world gnashing their teeth in jealousy. Where did that come from? Did we miss a meeting?

3. 13. Flowers power

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 04 February 2004 APPEARING on the Eurovision song contest isn't always a good idea. Sure it has a global audience of millions, but in terms of showcasing talent it hardly scores in the credibility stakes. But in 1988 Hothouse Flowers blew everyone away with their genuine talent.

4. 14. Gomez prepare to bring it on

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 13 May 2004 ON emerging from a two-year hiatus, Gomez's singer and unofficial spokesman, Tom Gray, declared earlier in the year that the band were 'back from outer space with a big grin our faces'. You can also listen to clips from the interview.

5. 15. Razorlight get sharper

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 02 June 2004 RAZORLIGHT have dazzled more Manchester crowds than Shaun Wright-Phillips this past year, thanks to support slots for (deep breath') The Bellrays, Hope Of The States, Suede and The Raveonettes. Now they're coming back for a sold-out headline gig.

6. 16. Citizen Smith set to return

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 08 April 2004 JUST over a year on from his debut live show and it has been a roller coaster 12 months for Eccles-based singer-songwriter Aidan Smith.

7. 17. TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (4AD)

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 June 2004 SO you hear this new magical music, and you decide it will be the soundtrack to your summer.

8. 18. Zero 7 @ Academy 1

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 March 2004 IT'S so easy to doubt bands like Zero 7. Fundamentally a songwriting duo of Sam Hardaker and Henry Binns, they have been subjected to an inevitable pop backlash following the release of their recent sophomore set, When It Falls.

9. 19. My Red Cell in the spotlight

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 16 March 2004 THE power of the music press is often over-exaggerated, but My Red Cell were just& four lads kicking their heels in small-town Wales& until a single of the week award in NME& thrust them into the spotlight.

10. 20. New tribute to The Smiths

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 22 June 2004 CASH-IN. That's the natural reaction upon learning that a collection of The Smiths covers is being released. But in fact How Soon Is Now? has been in production for the best part of a year.

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