Making the music
A review of 2004's music picks out Rough Trade's 25th anniversary year, plus standout releases from The Killers, Scissor Sisters and Dizzee Rascal.…
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Capturing the headlines
A review of 2004's headlines covers the Michael Jackson case, Courtney Love's court appearances, Madonna's Kabbalah and the backlash against Beenie Man.…
No sex please, we're stupid
A review of 2004 explains how Nipplegate led to tougher US broadcast regulation, pushing controversial presenters such as Howard Stern to satellite radio Sirius.…
Get digital Mr Editor
A review of 2004 music magazines notes X-Ray's closure and Q's shift to a less album-driven approach as digital music grows.…
All quiet on the radio merger front - until now
A review of 2004's radio year covers the Capital and GWR merger, the Ofcom analogue licence bids, and the Johnny Vaughan and Tony Blackburn stories.…
X Factor Steve set for number two spot
X Factor winner Steve Brookstein is expected to enter the singles chart at number two with his cover of Against All Odds.…
Keane's album best seller of 2004
Keane's debut album Hopes and Fears is the best selling album of 2004 according to HMV, beating Robbie Williams' greatest hits, while Band Aid 20 is the year's biggest single.…
Hard disk makers benefiting from MP3 craze
Hard disk manufacturers are enjoying a revival as music fans upgrade home PC storage to hold their MP3 collections.…
Usher has year's best selling album in US
Usher's album Confessions is set to be the best selling album in the US in 2004, with over 8 million units sold.…
MP3 players not just for kids
A consumer poll says 90% of MP3 player owners are over 35, suggesting older buyers are proactive early adopters in digital music.…
Kylie tops the calendar charts
Kylie's calendar tops the UK calendar charts ahead of Robbie Williams', with Hollyoaks Babes, Busted and Phil Kay following.…
Moyles tops BBC streams poll
Radio 1's Chris Moyles show has overtaken The Archers as the most streamed on-demand BBC Radio show, while Radio 4's Hitchhiker's Guide passed a million listens.…