1111. Unlikely darlings of music scene

From cult status to national treasure, The Young Knives have become 2007’s must-see band.

1112. Boy Kill Boy are tipped to be the must-know band of 2008

The fantastic Boy Kill Boy are back, with some incredible new music to follow up the gold-selling success of their debut album Civilian.

1113. Knight to remember

It has been a big year for Beverley Knight, whose Music City Soul UK tour visits Reading’s Hexagon on Monday.

1114. Making a bleeping noise

In this age of recycling, Reading duo MidiMidis have definitely scored some Brownie points.

1115. Folk pleasing music

1116. Home for Christmas

As Athlete complete their 2007 tour and begin preparations for the 2008 trip that will take in Reading’s Hexagon on February 1, Sounds caught up with keyboard player Tim Wanstall

1117. Ballistic beats

If you love both dance music and the festival season, then Sounds is about to put a beaming smile on your face.

1118. Never just black and white

Promoters Black & White launch their new gig night at The Arches on Thursday, June 21.

1119. Practising what they preach

The Reverend will preach to Reading next week and he may leave you feeling as though you have seen the face before.

1120. Coming full circle

Little Barrie is back at The Fez and he’s all grown up and worldly wise. Much has happened since the band last visited The Fez more than a year ago, including the appointment of a new drummer, Billy Skinner, alongside guitarist-singer-songwriter Barrie Cadogan and bass player Lewis Wharton.