After a botched attempt at a solo career, we assumed that Nadine Coyle was twiddling her thumbs in her swish Los Angeles pad waiting for a call from her Girls Aloud bandmates to sort out this reunion business. How wrong we were.

Just seven months after her Tesco-sponsored, critically panned Insatiable album, Nadine has released 'Sweetesthigh' across the globe - and if its out-of-the-blue appearance wasn't surprising enough, she's only gone all dancey on us too.

Listen to 'Sweetesthigh' below:



In short, it's a pumped-up dance track that sounds like a Kelly Llorenna cast-off remixed by Almighty circa 1998 - and is likely to go down a treat at your local gay establishment.

We've always admired Nadine for "going indie" after years of major label styling under Girls Aloud - even empathised with her tabloid frenemy status - but truth be told, this latest musical leap feels nothing if a bit confused.

While we're not quite sure what 'Sweetesthigh' is in aid of (surely she isn't going to put herself through the humiliation of a second solo LP?), it feels like a sorely misguided attempt at bandwagon jumping. Slapping a high-wired club beat over some empty lyrics about "you and I on the sweetest high" is all well and good for Guetta and LMFAO, but when you've got a set of pipes like Nadine's - which shine wonderfully as ever here - her potential ultimately feels wasted.

What do you make of 'Sweetesthigh'? Should Nadine Coyle release another solo album? Leave your comments in the box below.

Over the next few days, around 135,000 revellers will make their way to Worthy Farm, in Pilton, Somerset for the 2011 Glastonbury festival. With the fields taking a well-earned break next year, it'll be important for everyone to squeeze in as much fun as possible in 2011. So, whether this is your first time, or if you visited the festival back when Farmer Eavis was handing out free milk, we've come up with our ten top tips of things you have to do before that last melancholy sunrise on Monday morning.

1. See at least one major-stage headliner - we know it's not considered cool to be down the front for the biggest acts. Your mates are already yelping "dude, the Tadpole Stage is the place to be" in your ear. But there's nothing like the thrill of seeing someone blowing away the Pyramid or Other stage as the last act of the evening. With U2, Coldplay, Beyoncé, Primal Scream, The Chemical Brothers and Queens of the Stone Age, there should be something for everyone.

Watch Paul McCartney explode the Pyramid Stage with 'Live and Let Die' in 2004:



2. Don't go to bed when they're done - the hours between midnight and 5am are some of the best at the festival. Unlike some of its competitors, Glastonbury doesn't shut down when the main stages take a break and nor should you. Get yourself to the Rabbit Hole, Wow! The Hub and other tiny venues, or just walk around the campsite and make some new friends.

3. Visit the stone circle - the famous stone circle at Glastonbury has been there for just over a couple of decades, so it's hardly Stonehenge. But - whether you love or hate the fire puy lunatics - the absolutely stunning view from the 'Sacred Space' can inspire a mystical experience anyway.

4. Don't fret about the toilets - really. They're not that bad! Sure, there's the odd cubicle which looks like a scene from an early Peter Jackson movie - but just close the door and move on. There are plastic bogs, much-less smelly long-drops, African-style pit latrines, urinals and even She-pees for the ladies. Once you've gone once you'll realise/remember that they're not bad as your old school loos!

5. Write a list, check it twice - festival ticket, train/coach ticket, ID, money, mobile phone (with a long-lasting/backup battery), tent, raincoat, wellies/walking boots, toilet paper, torch, sunglasses, suncream, hat, bin liners, toothbrush/toothpaste, wet wipes, condoms, deodorant, towel, sleeping bag, painkillers, booze, food and a lighter (even if you don't smoke, you will be constantly asked if you have a light). Stocking up on the essentials will save you a fortune. No glass though - it'll be confiscated to protect the cows. You could probably smuggle a bottle of Kronenberg or perfume in your pants if you really tried, but do you really want to? (Answer: No).

6. "It's not just about the music, man" - obviously, you'll want to slap anyone who spouts that hippy platitude with a wet welly, but the truth is that they're right. Even if you're mainly there for the tunes, there's so much non-music fun to be had. Be it some politics at Leftfield, a trip to the Circus Big Top, some laughs at the comedy tents or just rolling around in The Green Fields, it definitely pays to get out of the main stage corridor.

Watch a clip from Julien Temple's 2006 film Glastonbury below:



7. Pick up the festival newspaper - if you're up before nighttime, there'll be plenty of free daily newspapers at various points around the site. Incredibly useful for any line-up changes, snippets of news from The World Outside, and hints about super special guests who will be gracing the festival with their presence. Also makes a great impromptu rainhat or seating mat.

8. Don't plan your days to the last detail - if you fall asleep in the middle of a field at 7pm and miss your favourite ever band, of course you'll regret it. But equally if you lay out a schedule packed with 15 bands a day that you have to see, you'll get irate when clashes and crushes mean that you miss them. You'll also be exhausted!

9. Visit Arcadia - after quickly graduating from a feature in Trash City, Arcadia has expanded into a must-see part of the festival. In 2011, it moves into a much bigger field and promises even more insanity. Lasers, fire, clanging metal and madness combine with DJ sets from the likes of Stanton Warriors, Neville Staple, and Glastonbury legends Orbital.

Watch some of the Arcadia spectacular at Glastonbury 2010



10. Do what you like - despite all the above, don't let anyone else tell you how to enjoy yourself! Come rain or shine, you'll probably have a great time. Tents floating away in the rain or iPhones falling down the loo will soon become anecdotes rather than catastrophes, and whatever happens, you'll take it all on board when you hit the farm again in 2013...

> Our full summer festivals coverage

Listen to our ten favourite tracks this week, including Cher Lloyd, Kelly Rowland, The Kooks and Josh Osho.

Drake: 'Marvin's Room'
While Canadian rapper Drake exploded on to the US rap scene last year with his debut LP Thank Me Later, he's yet to charm us Brits to the same measure. His second set Take Care is due out this October and this emotionally-charged trailer suggests he has taken a darker tack to proceedings.



Cher Lloyd: 'Swagger Jagger'
Following her time on last year's X Factor, it's safe to say that Ms Lloyd hasn't lost that feisty 'tude. With all forms of modesty thrown out of the window, the 17-year-old star addresses her "haterz" over an infectious mix of hip-hop beats, trance-inspired synths and an intriguing hook sampled from the western folk ballad 'Oh My Darling Clementine'.



The Kooks: 'The Saboteur'
Following the chart success of 2008's Konk, The Kooks return with 'The Saboteur', a mixture of gruff guitars, tinkling piano and Luke Pritchard's familiar lyrical twang. The track is available as a free download ahead of their third studio set Junk Of The Heart, which is out on September 12.



Kelly Rowland: 'Lay it on Me'
With X Factor auditions well under way, K-Ro has not only announced a title and release date for her third album, but she's promptly turned out this R&B-club; cut, called 'Lay it on Me'. While it might sound like another 'What's My Name' re-hash, the chorus remains undeniably catchy.



Josh Osho ft. Ghostface Killah: 'Redemption Days'
Half-Nigerian, half-Irish Josh Osho releases his new single 'Redemption Days' on August 8. Featuring a rare cameo from Wu-Tang's Ghostface Killah, this soulful and uplifting number trails his debut album, which is due for release later this year. Watch the official music video below:



Skylar Grey: 'Invisible'
After featuring on a slew of chart hits with hip-hop superstars including Eminem, Dr. Dre and Diddy Dirty Money, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Wisconsin is finally taking it solo with a demure track which infuses delicate guitar riffs with a heavy clap beat.



Jakwob: 'Right Beside You'
Far from another reworking of the Sophie B Hawkins classic, this track from DJ and dubstep producer Jakwob is a mix of aggressive beats, gritty lyrics and wobbling basslines - with just a dash of Middle-Eastern strings. His EP Right Beside You is available to download now.



Wynter Gordon: 'Til Death' (Denzal Park Remix)
After delaying her UK debut 'Dirty Talk' by over a year, Wynter Gordon is wasting no time putting out a follow-up. While the verses bear a curious resemblance to Vanessa Carlton's 'Ordinary Day', this re-swizzle courtesy of Denzal Park adds the right amount of beef to the chorus that the original sorely lacks.



Jess Mills: 'Live For What I'd Die For'
After featuring on Breakage's 'Fighting Fire' earlier in the year, Jess Mills releases her new solo track on June 26. With a mixture of sweeping strings and angelic vocals merging with moments of underlying dubstep reverb and techno synths, expect her to surprise crowds at this year's summer festivals.



Ben Howard: 'The Wolves'
Spurring on the return of acoustic music to the charts, 23-year-old singer-songwriter Ben Howard has played a string of concerts across Europe with his collection of folk-infused ballads. Due to play at this year's Hop Farm Music Festival, he releases his debut single, 'The Wolves', on July 18.



Which are your favourite tracks on this week's playlist? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to? Leave your comments in the box below:

Four years after the artsy and eclectic This Delicate Thing We've Made, Darren Hayes is finally on the comeback trail. Earlier this week he played Digital Spy three tracks from his new, currently untitled album, the trailer single of which is called 'Talk Talk Talk'. Having listened to the lead track a full five times over, here's what you can expect to hear when it's released next week.

First things first, track is an up tempo number, clocking in at 3m39s, and was written by Darren himself and produced by Swedish composer Carl Falk, who also helmed The Wanted's 'Lose My Mind'.

The song is about persuading your partner to open up despite having previously been unlucky in love.

The track is underlined with a wistful, electronic riff similar to Madonna's 'Get Together', while thick, heavy drums and delicate strings ensue over the top.

"Breathe it out/ 'Cause all I wanna do is just talk talk talk to you/ Please hear me out/ 'Cause all I wanna do is just talk talk talk to you," he sings on the chorus

"Sometimes the miracle of love is meaningless and clumsy like the beating of a heart," is particularly good lyric on the second verse.

A dramatic string section plays out on the final 40 seconds.

The accompanying music video will premiere on June 24 - also the day of the song's release. Watch a preview of the clip which features a remix of the track, below:



What do you make of 'Talk Talk Talk'? Are you excited about Darren Hayes's new album? Leave your comments in the box below:

Wednesday's official chart update saw Calvin Harris on course for his second number one with the Kelis-assisted 'Bounce', while Take That were in line to regain the top spot with a re-swizzle of their current LP Progressed. Question is, have they both managed to retain their leads? We take a final look at the charts ahead of Sunday's official tally.

Calvin Harris's 'Bounce' has been ousted from pole position to second place, with Example's 'Changed The Way You Kissed Me' back at the top.

Ed Sheeran's 'The A Team' completes the top three, while Tinchy and Dappy's 'Spaceship' holds steady at five.

Meanwhile, Rihanna continues to sit at the edge of the top 15 with 'California King Bed', and The Saturdays have bounced from 36 to 29 with 'Notorious'.

Adele sits one behind them with 'Set Fire to the Rain', and Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night' has entered the top 35.

On the album chart, Take That's Progressed continues to fend off Adele's 21 at the top, with Bad Meets Evil's Hell: The Sequel at six and Paul Simon's So Beautiful or so What a spot behind it.

After a promising start, Nerina Pallot's Year of the Wolf has slipped to two adrift the top 20, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Make A Scene a place behind her.

What are your predictions for this Sunday's singles and albums chart? Leave your comments in the box below:

We're just going to admit it: ever since we heard Cher Lloyd's Soulja Boy/Keri Hilson rendition of 'Turn My Swag On' we've been mightily intrigued as to what her original material would sound like. Now, after nine months of cosying up to the likes of will.i.am and RedOne, her debut effort 'Swagger Jagger' has leaked online.

While we expected the shoutout to her "haterz" and a nod to her feisty relationship with Twitter and the tabloids, the track also bears more than a passing resemblance to a number of previous chart hits. On that note, here are the five tracks that we think make up Cher Lloyd's 'Swagger Jagger'.

'Oh My Darling Clementine'
Lloyd opens with a sample of this western folk ballad, though it's not quite as soothing as the original.



Gwen Stefani: 'Hollaback Girl'
The verses have a shouty, cheerleader quality not too dissimilar to this Gwen Stefani classic.



Chuckie & LMFAO: 'Let The Bass Kick in Miami B**ch'
The squiggly synths on the bridges sound suspiciously like this club favourite from Chuckie and LMFAO.



Fergie: 'London Bridge'
Cher's ability to both rap and sing reasonably well reminds us of when Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie branched out on a certain solo number.



Swedish House Mafia: 'One (Your Name)'
Finally, the song's closing 20 seconds sounds almost identical to this Swedish House Mafia track.



What do you think of Cher Lloyd's 'Swagger Jagger'? Are you looking forward to her debut album? Leave your comments in the box below:

Listen to our ten favourite tracks this week, including Take That, Joss Stone and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Take That: 'Aliens'
One of the new tunes from their newly-released Progressed EP, the record-breaking five-some claim they are of the extraterrestrial sort over a pounding beat and head-thumping electric guitar strums.



Joss Stone: 'Somehow'
Following her departure from EMI, Joss Stone has gone indie and will release her new album LP1 through her own (and unfortunately titled) Stone'd Records company. Lead single 'Somehow' is a return to her soulful roots with mid-tempo beats, funky guitar plucks and her unmistakably powerhouse vocals.



Liam Bailey: 'It's Not The Same'
We enjoyed his guest feature spot on Chase & Status hit 'Blind Faith', but this trailer from his forthcoming EP It's Not The Same - a soothing, hang loose soul number - is getting us really excited for his debut album proper. Watch the official music video below:



Beady Eye: 'The Beat Goes On'
Carefree vocals and a sunkissed melody can be heard on Beady Eye's latest single, the third from their debut LP Different Gear, Still Speeding. While it's not quite their 'Champagne Supernova', its hazy and uplifting production make for a worthy addition to any summer soundtrack.



Adele: 'Set Fire To The Rain' (Thomas Gold Remix)
When releasing a third single off a multi-multi-million selling album, you're safest bet is to package it with some decent remixes - and that is exactly what Adele has done with 'Set Fire To The Rain'. Officially released on July 4, Thomas Gold has transformed the emotional power-ballad into a euphoric club smash - just in time for Ibiza's high season.



Birdy: 'Shelter'
Following her surprise hit 'Skinny Love' earlier this year, 15-year-old Birdy has returned with a stripped-down cover of The xx's 'Shelter', which features on their Mercury Prize-winning debut. With heart-tugging vocals and an emotive piano melody, it's a worthy take on the haunting, understated original.



Sophie Ellis-Bextor: 'Off & On'
With Calvin Harris behind the mixing desk and lyrics supplied by couture-pop songstress Roisin Murphy, Sophie is in excellent company for the next single from her fourth studio set 'Make A Scene'. Loaded with synths, creepy electronics and a robotocised breakdown, it's '80s-inspired disco-pop at its very best.



Charlie Simpson: 'Parachutes'
Having worked his way through two boybands, former Busted and Fightstar member Charlie Simpson has now readied a solo album, Young Pilgrim, which is released on August 15. Executive produced by acclaimed Coldplay hitmaker Danton Supple, his hallmarks are easily identified in this trailer single, titled 'Parachutes'.



Guillemots: 'I Must Be A Lover'
Despite a jam-packed summer festival schedule, the Guillemots have found time to release another single from their latest set Walk the River. Raw vocals and toe-tapping guitar riffs make for a welcome break from the electro-bop numbers cluttering the airwaves.



PNAU: 'Solid Ground'
Unleashing the second single from their upcoming album Soft Universe, Aussie duo PNAU deliver another ensemble of wistful vocals, twinkly jingles and strings for their latest track 'Solid Ground', which is bound to keep festival crowds from Down-under suitably pumped.

Rejoice! Summer has finally arrived (yes, we know) - meaning it's time to dig out the tent from the garden shed and pack up your wellies, sleeping bag, loo rolls and that all-important poncho and experience all manner of audio treats on offer at this year's music festivals. With more than 100 across the country to choose from and Download, Isle of Wight and Rockness due to kick off this weekend, we've selected our favourite 15 festivals worth checking out this year.

Glastonbury
When is it? 22-26 June
Where? Somerset, Worthy Farm
Who's playing?: Coldplay, U2, Beyonce, Tinie Tempah, Plan B, The Vaccines, Kaiser Chiefs, Cee Lo Green, Robyn, Hurts.
How much does it cost? Weekend £195
What to expect: As the UK's flagship music festival, this year boasts another impressive trio of headliners - one of which we hear could be joined by Glasto alumni Jay-Z. Expect to lose yourself amongst its twelve headline stages and, as ever, a helluva lot of boozing.

Hop Farm
When is it? 1-2 July
Where? Kent, The Hop Farm
Who's playing? Prince, The Eagles, The Human League, Death Cab For Cutie, Morrissey, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry
How much does it cost? Weekend £130, day £70
What to expect: With a no branding, no sponsorship philosophy, Hop Farm plays host to rock legends as well as up 'n' coming bands, catering for the seasoned festival-goer.

Lovebox
When is it? 15-17 July
Where? London, Victoria Park
Who's playing? Snoop Dogg, Blondie, Kelis, Beth Ditto, Robyn, Wombats, Example
How much does it cost? Three-day ticket £99, day ticket £28.50-£48.50
What to expect: Set in the trendy surroundings of East London, Lovebox boasts an oh-so-trendy lineup of underground artists as well as big name stars.

Reading/Leeds Festival
When is it? 26-28 August
Where? Reading, Richfield Avenue and Leeds, Bramham Park
Who's playing? My Chemical Romance, Muse, The Strokes, Pulp, Patrick Wolf, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Two Door Cinema Club, Friendly Fires
How much does it cost? Weekend camping £199.50, day £89.50
What to expect: A long-time staple of the festival season, the simultaneously held contemp-rock shows have another stellar lineup planned for the August bank holiday.

T in the Park
When is it? 8-10 July
Where? Kinross-shire, Scotland
Who's playing? Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Swedish House Mafia, Tinie Tempah, Deadmau5, The Saturdays, Ke$ha, Primal Scream
How much does it cost? Weekend camping £180, day £65-75
What to expect: The Scottish festival's lineup has improved tenfold in the last few years, but it has always provided a successful blend of rock, indie and pop across its 11 stages, as well as a host of off-piste activities.

The Big Chill
When is it? 4-7 August
Where? Herefordshire, Eastnor Castle
Who's playing? Kanye West, Chemical Brothers, James Blake, Empire of the Sun, Jessie J
How much does it cost? Weekend £165
What to expect: Founded in 1994, The Big Chill's popularity has escalated over the past few years since settling in its rural surroundings of Herefordshire. Bringing together a collection of popular and alternative music acts, it prides itself on its artistic diversity.

Sonisphere
When is it? 8-10 July
Where? Hertfordshire, Knebworth House
Who's playing? Metallica, Biffy Clyro, Limp Bizkit, Megadeath, Slipknot
How much does it cost? Weekend camping £190, non-campers £155
What to expect: Now in its third year, this heavy metal festival which tours across Europe boasts its biggest and most impressive lineup yet.

Global Gathering
When is it? 29-30 July
Where? Stratford Upon-Avon
Who's playing? Pendulum, Eric Prydz, Ms Dynamite, Annie Mac, Skream & Benga
How much does it cost? Weekend £99, day £62.50
What to expect: Global Gathering has become one of the biggest dance festivals in the world, winning a number of 'Best UK Festival' accolades over the years. Host to hundreds of acts and over 16 stages, expect the best in house, trance and dubstep music, making it one for serious ravers.

V Festival
When is it? 20-21 August
Where? Chelmsford, Hylands Park and Staffordshire, Weston Park
Who's playing? Eminem, Arctic Monkeys, Rihanna, Plan B, Razorlight
How much does it cost? Weekend with camping £175, day £83.50
What to expect: The UK's most commercial music festival features all the major top 40 artists, including headliners Eminem and Rihanna. Perhaps they'll find time to perform that duet?

Oxegen
When is it? 7-10 July
Where? Ireland, Punchestown Racecourse
Who's playing? Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, The Strokes, Black Eyed Peas, Deadmau5
How much does it cost? Weekend camping £200, non-campers £178
What to expect: Often touted as Ireland's Glastonbury, Oxegen has expanded year on year and sports strong lineups to crowds of 90,000 people. It's also one of the greenest festivals in the world, now a 100% carbon neutral event.

Creamfields
When is it? 27-28 August
Where is it? Cheshire, Daresbury
Who's playing? Katy B, Armin Van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Dirty South, Diplo, Magnetic Man
How much does it cost? Three day pass £135, two day pass £115
What to expect: Hosted by Liverpool's infamous Cream night club, Creamfields is a premier dance festival that pulls together a lineup of DJs and live acts to perform in front of thousands. Whistles, glow sticks and UV body paint are the event's must-have accessories.

Latitude
When is it? 14-17 July
Where? Suffolk, Henham Park
Who's playing? Suede, Paolo Nutini, Anna Calvi, Foals, My Morning Jacket
How much does it cost? Weekend camping £177, day £77
What to expect: Latitude prides itself on being more than just a music festival, offering a cultural ensemble that consists of theatre, politics, cabaret, dance and literature...though the lineup isn't half bad either, right?

Wireless
When is it? 1-3 July
Where? London, Hyde Park
Who's playing? Black Eyed Peas, Tinie Tempah, Ke$ha, Chase & Status, Bruno Mars, Pulp, Grace Jones
How much does it cost? Weekend £101, day £55
What to expect: One of London's biggest music festivals, Wireless includes a range of rock, pop and R&B; acts currently gracing the upper echelons of the charts. With easy access to Hyde Park and thousands of hotels surrounding the event, it's the perfect festival for those with a phobia of camping.

Lounge on the Farm
When is it? 8-10 July
Where? Canterbury, Merton Farm
Who's playing? The Streets, Ellie Goulding, Example, Everything Everything, The Vaccines, The Joy Formidable
How much does it cost? Weekend £105, day £45
What to expect: Since its humble beginnings in 2006, Lounge on the Farm has expanded over the last few years due to increasing popularity. That said, its organisers remain true to the festival's roots, taking a non-conformist approach to the event's lineup by continuing to promote the best music that Kent has to offer.

Bestival
When is it? 8-11 September
Where? Isle of Wight, Robin Hill Country Park
Who's performing? Pendulum, PJ Harvey, Public Enemy, Primal Scream
How much does it cost? Weekend camping £170
What to expect: The ultimate closer of the festival season, Bestival is a mix of rock, dance, indie, folk and funk. Be sure to dig out your favourite afro wig/weave, as this year's fancy dress theme is rock stars and divas.

Which festivals are you looking forward to this year? Leave your comments in the box below:

After a drip-feed of buzz tracks, surprise singles and song leaks, Beyoncé's 4 appeared online in its entirety last night, a full two and a half weeks ahead of its official release. Having already listened to the opus at a recent (and very fancy) playback party, we've given our initial thoughts on Bouncy's latest set below.

The good:

The album shies away from the au courant hip-hop-meets-dance sound and opts for more traditional R&B; instead. Truth be told, the absence of a David Guetta or RedOne hook-up is a relief.

All 12 tracks showcase her impressive vocals, particularly the growly '1+1', and funk-infused 'Love on Top'.

Power anthem 'Best Thing I Never Had', with its stadium-sized drums, catchy piano hook and aggressive vocals, is a classic Beyoncé track waiting to happen.

With the exception of 'Party', which features Andre 3000 and Kanye West, we're pleased to see this is largely a solo affair rather than a who's who of hip-hop.

There are moments of interesting production, including the brass section on 'Love on Top', stuttering trumpets on 'Countdown' and marching band drums of 'End of Time'.

The bad:

On first glance the tracklist appears upside down, getting off to a false start with buzz track '1+1' and closing with trailer single 'Run The World (Girls)'.

Her instantly recognisable R&B; vocal can often sound cold and generic, though this dissipates after repeated listens.

Despite recording a reported 70 songs for the LP, tracks 'I Miss You', 'Rather Die Young' and 'Start Over' feel like filler and are nothing we haven't heard many, many times before. Maybe she's saving the best for a super deluxe edition?

With the exceptions of 'Run The World (Girls)' and 'Best Thing I Never Had', it lacks any more obvious hits.

Despite flashes of intriguing production, things rarely deviate from the bump 'n' grindable.

Listen to Beyoncé's new single 'Best Thing I Never Had' below:



What do you make of 4? Which are your favourite tracks? Leave your comments in the box below: