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KASABIAN – Lost in Translation
En route to taking up residency in the UK album chart Kasabian were bound for Japan armed with attitude and - oh yes! - their own supply of Pot Noodles.
Q stayed with them through their 3-day, 38 interviews and 23 - photo shoots trip. We watched them baffle Japanese interviewers - Interviewer: "What do you do in off-time, in the summertime?" Tom: "I grow flowers. Cos I've got the hair now to grow flowers.", meet fans, [cue screaming girls] "Am I scaring her?" asks Pizzorno, "No, she's overwhelmed" and spoke about their new album and their relationship with Noel and Liam from Oasis.
101 HOTTEST THINGS IN MUSIC RIGHT NOW
From the aforementioned Kasabian to Blur to Jack White's favourite new bands and, er, simian-esque footballer Carlos Tevez, welcome to the 101 things in music you need to hear... now, including mentions for Muse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend and another 94 others.
BLUR - IT'S OVER
From Glastonbury to Hyde Park, Blur's comeback was a triumph. But don't hold your breath for more - because according to Damon Albarn, that's all, folks.
LED ZEPPELIN - IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR
Thirty years ago this month, Led Zeppelin played two huge comeback shows at Knebworth House. It should have been the peak of their career. Instead, it ended with drugs, guns and lawsuits.
ARCTIC MONKEYS - CASH FOR QUESTIONS
Fresh from delivering this year's hottest album, Sheffield's finest gather to discuss cremation, public urination and P Diddy's omelettes. As you do...
WHO THE HELL... SEAL
The supermodel-squiring soul numpty enters the Who The Hell... dock.
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