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Profiles Jarvis Crocker, frontman for the band Pulp. Crocker's interruption of Michael Jackson's performance at the Brit Awards in London, England on February 19, 1996; Other members of the band; Their album `Different Class'; Details of their music; Other details about Crocker.

Features Supergrass, a music group composed of Danny Coffey, Gaz Coombes and Mickey Quinn. Success of the group's debut album `I Should Coco' in Great Britain; Group's musical style; Description of the group's members.

Focuses on the rock group, Verve and offers thoughts about how the band became successful. The band's focus on the darkness of rock & roll; Comments from singer and head songwriter, Richard Ashcroft; The group's third album, `Urban Hymns'; Band members Nick McCabe, Simon Jones, Peter Salisbury and Simon Tong.

Examines the state of music and musicians in the Balkans following the breakup of Yugoslavia and the war of 1991-95. United States musician Donald Knaack's performance at the Biennale Festival in Zagreb, using instruments made from gutted homes in Croatia; Reports on the music scene in specific regions; Croatia; Serbia; Bosnia and Herzegovinia; Macedonia (Northern Greece); Macedonia (Former Yugoslave Republic of Macedonia); Slovenia; Albania; Bulgaria; Romania.

Presents numerous news briefs regarding international music groups that are recording dance music. London, England's Norman Cook; Tokyo, Japan's Namie Amuro, Max, and Speed; Munich, Germany's Mousse T.; Others.

Reviews concerts by the Sex Pistols and Kiss held in June 1996.

This article presents information on a music performance done by the musician Eric Clapton on May 5, 2004 in London. When he strikes up "Hoochie Coochie Man," he and his eight-piece band sound as if they're cruising on autopilot. Clapton finished with a tidy sequence of old songs including "Badge," "Wonderful Tonight," "Layla" and "Cocaine." The band was joined by pedal steel player Robert Randolph for an encore of "Sunshine of Your Love," which was hampered by the curiously arthritic timekeeping of drummer Steve Gadd.

Reports on the concert performance of music group Linkin Park and Eric Clapton in San Francisco, California and London, England respectively.

Reports that former Beatle George Harrison is recovering from an assault by a mentally disabled man on him and his wife and that a grand jury has handed down the indictment against rapper Sean Combs on weapons charges.

Presents an interview with Thom Yorke, of Radiohead, considered by the magazine to be a cornerstone British act of the 1990s. His view of 1997 and the release of `OK Computer,' the group's third album; His preference for not fitting a format that would lead to Top 40 hits in the States; World events; The Spice Girls; His sense of humor.

Focuses on the music performers `Black Grape.' Who are the members of the group.

Profiles rapper and songwriter Tricky. Pop-noir dance music demonstrated in his debut album `Maxinquaye'; Adrian Thaws as Tricky's real name; Early interest in music; How Tricky got his name.

Introduces the British musical group Sleeper. How Louise Wener, Sleeper's singer, guitarist and songwriter, chose the band's name; Musical style; The band's debut recording, `Smart'; How Wener has been stereotyped by some as a radical, neo-right-wing libertarian; Criticism of her lyrics; Origins of the band.

Discusses the music scene in London, England. How the group Stone Roses celebrated their first album; Where the group Gene got front; How there is a new Mod revival.

Profiles the British band Tindersticks. The debut release `The First Tindersticks Album'; Lead singer Stuart Staples; Past manifestations of the group; Comments about the band; Cover art on the debut release.

Covers a few recent concert performances. The Bruce Springsteen concert at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England on April 16, 1993; Songs played; Crowd reaction; The Jesus Jones/Stereo MC's concert at Roseland in New York City on April 22, 1993; Songs played; Crowd reaction; More.

Covers the Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos show at Town and Country in London, England on December 17, 1992. Richards' solo career, which began with the 1988 release of `Talk Is Cheap'; The nucleus of the X-Pensive Winos--drummer-bassist Steve Jordan, bassist-drummer Charley Drayton, guitarist Waddy Wachtel and keyboardist-guitarist Ivan Neville; Rolling Stone's songs Richards sang; Richards' unorthodox vocal technique; More.

Profiles four musical acts based in London, England. Adam F, star of the city's underground drum'n'bass scene; His debut album, `Colours'; Alabama 3, a band combining techno, country, blues, and gospel music; Symposium, a band combining pop melody with cranked giutar noise and a manic punk attitude; Lead singer Ross Cummins; D*Note's Matt Winn; Features of `D*Note,' his third album of dance music.

Profiles up-and-coming music acts in the United Kingdom (UK) likely to become international successes in 1997. Acts include Audioweb, Beth Orton, Damage, Mansun, Gary Barlow, and Symposium.

Features the performance of the rock group Ozric Tentacles at The Forum, London. Band members; Numbers in the set; Special effects.

Presents news as of June 21, 1997 related to the music trade in selected countries. Avi Geffen, Israel's pop star, forced to leave the country due to threats from Jewish fundamentalist groups; Afrikaans-speaking band the Springbok Nude Girls as the flag bearer of South African rock music; Epitaph signing of I Against I, from the Netherlands; Japanese singer Harumi Tsuyuzaki; Jimmy Webb in Australia; Denmark's rappers Ostkyst H

Reports on developments in the sound recording industry worldwide as of June 1, 1996. Strong sales performance of Norwegian singer Anja Garbarek's second album `Balloon Mood'; VIVA music television channel video jock Stefan Raab's commercial success with his rap single `Hier Kommt Die Maus' in Germany; Winners of French international radio service RFI's Decouvertes de RFI music contest.

Presents a selection of up-and-coming British music acts who are likely to make waves in the international market in 1996. The Bluetones; Cash; Beverly Knight; Ash.

Reports that Lir's second album called `Nest' is scheduled for release on September 23, 1995 in the United States.

Reports that the music album `Canti Randagi,' featuring songs by Fabrizio De Andre is the latest in a string of compilations that pay homage to Italian singer/songwriters.

Reports that Sydney, Australia's rooArt Records has launched the Screaming Jets' third album on the label's World Wide Web site.

Reports that the lyrics of a song of French band group, Supreme NTM has been alleged of inciting suicide.

Reports on developments concerning the members of the country music group the Warratahs of New Zealand. Disbandment in 1994; Front man Barry Saunder's solo debut album.

Reports on the release of Susan McKeown and the Chanting House's debut album `Bones.'

Reports on the reaction to Helsinki-based Jimi Tenor's first album `Sahkomies' featuring Tenor's brand of lo-fi smorgasbord of modern ambient rhythm. Increase in popularity of Tenor's multi-instrumental brand of music.

Focuses on news reports made on Japanese singer Tokiko Kato as of July 22, 1995. Kato's participation in French producer Hector Zazou's project `Songs From the Cold Seas'; Hijacking of the plane that was taking Kato and her band for a concert tour on June 22, 1995.

Focuses on Germany-based music trio Xiame. Latin and jazz sound of the group; Scheduled United States release of the group's second album `Canto D'Alma' under Traumton Records; Group members.

Reports that BMG Philippines is hoping that its rock act, River Maya, will have the same success as Eraserheads, which broke big in 1994. Chart toppers from the band's self-titled album.

Reports on the Swedish band Souls' debut album `Tjitchistsiy (Sudek).' Cecilia Nordlund as lead singer; Souls' musical style; Steve Albini as producer and engineer.

Reports on the launching of Vizion Sounds Records' double album `Committed To Jungle' at the WKD Cafe in North London, England. Performance of songs on the album; Artists featured on the compilation.

Reports on Romanian electronic music specialist Digital Art's release of its album `Translatie Temporala (Translation In Time)--60 Minutes of New Age.' Musical styles incorporated in the album; Death of Romanian rock musician Bela Raduly.

Reports on the launching of Max Sharam's debut single `Coma.' Sharam's career history; Performances; `A Million Year Girl' as title of Sharam's debut album.

Reports on the release of actress Ellen ten Damme's debut album called `Kill Your Darlings.'

Reports that the alternative metal band Shihad has been widely tipped as New Zealand's most exciting international rock prospect since the release of their debut album `Churn' in 1993. Release of sophomore album `Killjoy,' in Great Britain, Europe and Japan; Contract with Germany's Noise International.

Reports on developments in the international music industry as of April 15, 1995. Includes the success of the album `Hi Fi Way,' by the group You Am I in Australia; Description of the album `Ya Rieh,' a collection of compositions by Philimone Wahbeh; Comeback of singer Cesaria Evora in the French music scene; Holding of the first conference of the British branch of Reggae Ambassador Worldwide on March 24-26, 1995.

Reports on the success of the Soweto String Quartet's classical music recording `Zebra Crossing' in South Africa. Description of the music incorporated in the album; Band members and their respective instrument; Vigorous selling of the album by retailers.

Reports on the release of the album `Sensation for...' by saxophonist Michail Grozdanov. Comparison of album with the achievements of Kenny G. and David Sanborn.

Discusses the success of music performers Collage in Poland. Beginnings of music group; Popularity of music recordings; Prospects for continued success.

Reports on the sales success of fado singer Pauo Braganca's album `Amai' in 1994. Braganca as composers of songs in the album.

Reports on albums of classic South African rock and pop. `Sharp Cuts: South African Pop 1976-1990'; `The Best of South African Pop'; `Zen Surfing in the Third World,' by Robin Auld; `Sunny Skies,' by the Lurchers.

Reports on the success of the novelty single `The Spanish Lady' and album `Not Just a Pretty Face,' by Dustin. Proceeds of profits from the single; Number of copies sold for the single and album.

Features Russian music artist Valeria. Biographical information; Albums.

Reports on the use of Arab musicians on the Jimmy Page and Robert Plant reunion album `No Quarter.' Collaboration with Gnawa musicians in Marrakesh, Morocco; Influence by percussionist and musical director Hossam Ramzy.

Reports on Faye Wong and her album `Sky.' Wong's iconoclastic approach; Sales of the album in Hong Kong and Taiwan.