>>Highs

"Backstreet Undergroud" Take on Rockbitch. Too bad they can't spell their name right.

Bran Van inked to Capitol. 'Bout time.

DJ names #482 And now presenting... DJ Fuck Off!

Martini Rupert Our own Sir Bottenberg got so smashed judging at Jaymz Bee's Bartending contest last Thursday, he spent two days barfing in the name of Mirror representation.

New order alive Tiga revived "Blue Monday" at Sona this Friday for 12 minutes. Unfortunately, half the crowd had never heard the song before.

>>Lows

Bios #247 "And then Regis Philbin discovered her, and told her she'll be a star!" Well, roll out the credentials tray then!

The American guy in Duran Duran Could you sound dumber? Er, no.

Halifax break The Super Friendz officially split up this week. Hello solo projects.

No rock bitches at Foufounes "No musical talent?" Like that ever mattered, oh bookers of speed metal.

Too indie to shop "Upcoming alternative bands" Sister Hazel and Bender have now been added to the list of artists sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger. They will be wearing his new "rocking" prêt-à-porter collection from now on.