1. New tracks coming from dan le sac

I meet dan le sac in the Milk Bar, a groovy off-street bar in Reading, where he’s sitting very inconspicuously in a beanie hat eating a toastie.

2. Indie duo Waif ready to try the big time

Berkshire has produced some top bands, both in the past and present (and no doubt the future).

3. The Session: Exciting news from MidiMidis

Some exciting exclusive news from the MidiMidis camp.

4. The Session: Reading Festival soundtracks

Tune in to my show this Sunday – I have a Reading Festival special planned – it’s on BBC Radio Berkshire from 7pm to 8pm.

5. Pete and the Pirates must play The Reading Festival

Upon receiving a press release announcing the latest acts playing Reading and Leeds festivals, I was, of course, delighted to see Pete And The Pirates on the line-up.

6. More acts added to Reading Festival line-up

More new acts have been added to the bill for this year’s Reading Festival including comedians, spoken word artists and more.

7. The Session: Pete and the Pirates

I’m led into a rather stuffy room backstage at Sub89 in Reading – Pete and the Pirates’ dressing room to be exact – to have a chat with the band before their hometown gig.

8. Pubwatch nomination for Sub 89

A club that has staged gigs by The Wurzles and Napalm Death has been nominated in the Reading Pubwatch Awards 2011.

9. Music and arts at Outside:Inside festival's Forbury finale

The grand finale of the Outside:Inside festival will move to Forbury Gardens on Saturday with music, art, poetry, film – and outdoor knitting.

10. Town’s talent hits the street