Course:
MA Philosophy of Art & Literature 
E-Mail:
arts@theyorker.co.uk 
We’re riddled with political embarrassment this week, as we take on Maps and the Manics.
The Yorker caught up with the man behind the Amélie soundtrack ahead of his gig at the Duchess.
Well, the snooker, ballroom dancing, football and swimming, at least.
A selection of the best gigs coming up in the area over the next month, hand-picked for you by The Yorker.
Tom Gray from past Mercury winners Gomez waxes lyrical about life in a touring band. And washing powder.
Our week of album reviews continues with alternative efforts from New York and Wales.
The best of what's on offer around York for those of you who can't get away...
This week's reviewed albums are by the eccentric experimentalist Natasha Khan and folk-americana singer-songwriter Will Oldham under their respective pseudonyms.
Animal Collective, Keane and Pet Shop Boys shine down upon us from that long-awaited break in the clouds.
