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It all started with an argument. One day in November 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver enjoyed a shooting session in County Wexford, south-east Ireland. The quarrel arose over a discussion which developed among S

I’d like to know . . . Q Which group or band has won the most BRIT Awards in history? A That title lies with Coldplay, with Chris Martin and co. bagging nine prizes so far at Britain’s premier music a

RARITIES! RECORD SHOPS! CRATEDIGGERS ASSEMBLE!

Researchers have finally defined the definition of ‘cool’. While the idea might seem subjective, a global study on the subject has revealed there is a near-universal consensus on what it means to be h

In a world dominated by global manufacturing from vast factories, where almost 75 per cent of the world’s hi-fi equipment is made in China, it’s heartening to know that the UK’s hi-fi scene is alive a

Brixton Academy is one of London’s great live music venues. This 5,000-capacity space is both intimate and grand – its sloping floor ensuring all standing spectators can see the action on the vast sta