‘Everyone was going full pelt’: how Giddy Stratospheres captured indie’s hedonistic 00s
The euphoria and tragedy of the 00s indie music scene are the subject of Giddy Stratospheres. Is it accurate? Klaxons, the Long Blondes, New Young Pony Club and more look back – and give their verdict
September 2010
Carl Barât: The interview
As the Libertines' frontman, Carl Barât pushed the limits with drink and drugs – plus epic fallouts with band mate Peter Doherty. Now, for the first time, he reveals how therapy and finding love enabled him to make one of this year's finest comebacks. Alice Fisher reports
March 2010
Libertines to reform for Reading and Leeds festival
Pete Doherty and Carl Barât put aside differences for big festival show. And there could be new Libertines material in the pipeline
December 2009
McGee on music
Gary Powell emerges out of the Libertines' shadows
Alan McGee: There are not many drummers who've gone on to enjoy a successful solo career, but Libertines drummer Gary Powell looks set to do just that
February 2009
Carl Barat rejects Libertines reunion offers
According to former bandmate Pete Doherty, Barat has refused millions to reunite with his old group. Instead, he'd rather pursue an acting career
October 2008
Dirty Pretty Things call it a day
Barat and co will go their separate ways and try new things - but there will be no talk of the Libertines, oh no
June 2008
Dirty Pretty Things, Romance at Short Notice
Glastonbury 2008: Carl Barat willing himself well for Glasto
Indie supergroup to release album
Carl Barat and Dorian Cox hospitalised
May 2008
Dirty Pretty Things
Astoria, London
June 2007
Review: Dirty Pretty Things
8 out of 10:Saturday, 3pm. Their weather predictions are off target, but they hit the mark with jaunty tunes and a passionate performance.
April 2007
Libertine duo reunites for a night
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat back in matching hats
December 2006
Dirty Pretty Things
Brixton Academy, London
May 2006
Down and dirty without Doherty
Pop: The ex-Libertines, on the road in their swaggering new incarnation, retain the mayhem and urgency of old. But this time they're all playing the same tune, says Kitty Empire.
April 2006
Dirty Pretty Things, Waterloo to Anywhere
Down and Dirty
March 2006
Dirty Pretty Things
2 Stars Waterfront, Norwich
March 2005
Dirty pretty things
Rupert Smith
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