
Taqwacore: The birth of alternative Islam?
Punk and the Islamic faith were never meant to collide, but the fictional work of white Muslim convert Michael Muhammed Knight has combined them, and spawned a ‘scene’ which could voice a new kind of angry Muslim youth.

New Band of the Day - Oh Land
Another example of the fantastic talent coming out of Scandinavia.

New Band of the Day - JEFF the Brotherhood
JEFF the Brotherhood's brand of punk and metal evokes tongue in cheek nostalgia.

New Band of the Day - Being There
Their fuzzy indie will no doubt satisfy all the 90s addicts out there.

New Band of the Day - Pallers
Sweden's musical legacy includes the Radio Dept, the Knife and Robyn. Add Pallers to that list.

New Band of the Day - The Narcoleptic Dancers
TNS looks at cute indie-pop duo The Narcoleptic Dancers - prepare for twee overload!

New Band of the Day - Emika
Yesterday Lana Del Rey provided a particularly bright sound. Emika is the polar opposite.

New Band of the Day - Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey's music is some of the sexiest you'll hear in a while.

New Band of the Day - Letting Up Despite Great Faults
One of the most entrancing bands you'll hear for a long time.

New Band of the Day - Bastille
Originally started solo by Dan Smith, the four piece's electro is compelling and warm.

Interview: Cloud Control
TNS caught up with drummer Ulrich Lenffer from Australian alt-rock band Cloud Control

Beach Break interview: We are Scientists
Whilst at Beach Break we caught up with two thirds American band We Are Scientists who are now one third British with the inclusion of ex-Razorlight member Andy Burrows. We had a little sing-song and talked about seagulls....

Festival review: Beach Break Live 2011
TNS was at the summer's biggest student shindig. Alex Yau shares his thoughts on Beach Break Live.

Interview: Funeral Party
Hailing from LA, Funeral Party are that idea of aspiration. The four piece formed as a means of getting out of their home town and of course they've met bigger things.