The Travelling Band's Adam Gorman on their chance to win a prize place at Glastonbury.

TNS Records' Andy Davies on why he's taken up the role of label boss to help the rise of Manc punk.

Take That take the trophies for Best Single for Shine and Best Live Act at the 2008 Brit Awards.

Seminal 70s rockers Tractor reissue their albums after seeing the originals rocket on auction sites.

Label supremo Dunk Le Chunk talks us through why the new Red Deer Club shows are so exciting!

Singer-songwriter Doug Walker discusses how a stroke of luck has shot him into the big time.

Meet MC Ste and DJ Senior, a pair of schoolkids who are ripping up the stage in Rochdale.

Jules De Martino of The Ting Tings on playing live and how fast things are happening for the band.

Singer songwriter Rachael Kichenside discusses her new EP and getting played by Steve Lamacq.

Jagged Oldham indie rockers Twisted Wheel put pen to paper and sign for Columbia Records.

As they prepare to debut their new tunes, front man Sel Balamir lets us into the Amplifier camp.

Elbow have confirmed their new album, their first for three years, will be named The Seldom Seen Kid

The Whip are ready to put us out of our misery and release their debut album, X Marks Destruction.

The Tings Tings continue to do things their own way by personalising every one of their new singles!

Take That could get one award per member after topping the nominations for the 2008 Brit Awards.

Tory leader David Cameron is paying homage to his heroes, The Smiths, by visiting Salford Lads Club.

BBC News talk to The Ting Tings, who have come third in the BBC's Sound of 2008 new music poll.