French rock bands cross Channel to boost careers
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In the Windmill, a dingy pub in south  London, a rock band with a smouldering male singer is on stage,  driving the sweating crowd wild with raw guitar riffs.
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The roster of tracks for the new game will include dozens of rock classics.
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LONDON (Billboard) - The music scene in the northern UK city of Manchester -- famous for producing bands like Joy Division/New Order, the Smiths and Oasis -- is thriving again, with a new generation of bands tipped for breakout success in 2008.
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When a band sells 3 million copies  of its first album, its members might expect to celebrate with  a few drinks.
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Developing bands must be in control  of their own destiny when it comes to playing live. Yet before  booking agents come onboard, they will want to know a band has  a budding fan base. An act, therefore, needs to be proactive in  its quest to become a professional touring unit.
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As the 2004 election approaches, groups everywhere are springing into action to get the word out about their candidate. But one group is already in the spotlight: musicians and rockers who come out to support the party.
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Legendary British rock band The Who   is reaching out to a new generation of listeners.
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Music industry giants have agreed on a deal that aims to boost developement of new music distribution methods in the US and Canada.
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Musicians will perform in the homes of fans in a Radio 3 bid to make orchestras more accessible.
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The region's music is fresher than ever. If you haven't checked out these artists yet, you'll be doing so soon
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They are from both sides of the globe. But for eight days, they will be one in music.
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The music scene in the northern UK  city of Manchester -- famous for producing bands like Joy  Division/New Order, the Smiths and Oasis -- is thriving again,  with a new generation of bands tipped for breakout success in  2008.
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With a sound partly inspired by heavy metal, the French D.J. duo Justice aims to bring a bruising energy to the dance floor.
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A new-music group spreads its roots while keeping its indie-band identity.
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They've bumped and grinded and sung their way
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A British band has funded its first  album entirely via a new Web site which allows up-and-coming  acts to bypass record labels and gives fans the chance to buy  into their success.
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Following the successful Austrian tour in April, local band Corkskrew will be heading abroad once again, this time to give a live performance in the French capital, Paris.