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Matt Byrne

Matt Byrne


Opinion: Is the Mercury Prize worth winning?

Matt Byrne considers whether the prize that declares itself the musical equivalent of the Turner award for art, and the Booker prize for literature is worthy of such a claim.

Live: Jagwar Ma

Madchester revivalists Jagwar Ma delight young and old ravers alike

Feature: Is Glasto Worth the Hype?

Where else could you see half of a career-spanning set from The Rolling Stones, then go and indulge in Olympic opening ceremony contributors Fuck Buttons atmospheric electronica.

Opinion: Are The Libertines languishing?

Matt Byrne considers whether there is a space for The Libertines in contemporary music.