Introducing... Joel Owen
An effortless approach from Leicestershire singer-songwriter Joel Owen draws in crowds across the Midlands.

Celebrating 10 years of Kingsize
Leicester ska band Kingsize are celebrating a decade of great gigs, infectious rhythms and musical mistakes.

Introducing: The James Lewis Band
The James Lewis Band are based in Leicester, rehearse near Bradgate Park, and are now looking to tour beyond the Midlands.

BBC Introducing... Pickpockets
Pickpockets are a young band who love the Leicester music scene, and have had an embarrassing moment with a riot van.

BBC Introducing... Mark James
Singer-songwriter Mark James is a man who has something to say, and has little interest in attracting screaming fans.

BBC Introducing... Neon Sarcastic
Leicester five piece power pop band Neon Sarcastic claim to love every gig they do and are their own biggest fans.

Summer Sundae review
BBC Leicester's festival-buff Bridget Blair tells us her highlights of Summer Sundae 2009 - from silent disco to smooth sax appeal.

Review: return of The Charlotte
BBC Leicester contributor Jack Bomb gives his review of the re-opening night of The Charlotte music venue.

BBC Introducing: get in contact
Are you an unsigned band from Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland looking to make it big? We want to hear from you!

BBC Introducing... Retroscopic
Band Retroscopic hope they can one day play music full time, if they can get beyond gigs in freezing backrooms.

BBC Introducing... Rival Consoles
BBC Blast Reporter Will Kisby met Rival Consoles to find out what it is like to be a young up and coming electronic producer.