Heap big day out: Garbage, The Beastie Boys and Cornershop head a rather fine line-up for the Big Day Out at Galway's Castlegar Sportsgrounds on Saturday 11th July. Let's hope this one doesn't fall foul of beastly planning laws.

Vinyl solution: Road Records are now offering an on-line mail-order service for music buyers who seek alternative sounds. Vinyl junkies and CD completists can now get those new releases and limited editions by visiting the Dublin store's website at www.groov.ie/road.

If you're wondering why your band still isn't bigger than Boyzone, then get How To Make It In The Music Business by Sian Pattenden, a career guide which features interviews with Ronan Keating, Zoe Ball and All Saints. Just £7.99 will get you the low-down on reaching the heights.