Guardian Music — Koko, LondonThe story goes that 18-year-old Jake Bugg – born Jacob Kennedy – picked up an acoustic guitar a few years ago and found himself writing songs in the urban-troubadour mould of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, with a touch of skiffle madnes... more info

Cross Rhythms — Billy Bragg, [dweeb], Iain Archer for Cheltenham festival more info

Guardian Music — Forum, LondonAt the end of last year, Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars was named most played song of the decade, but a request for it is given short shrift by frontman Gary Lightbody. "Boy, did you waste your money," he scoffs.Turning away from anthemic in... more info

Altsounds — Following on from a blinding performance on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury this weekend, *Kid Adrift* has announced the release of the *Oxytocin EP* on *July 12th 2010* through *Island Records*. A personal manifesto from Iain Archer, t... more info

Altsounds — Welcome to the world of Kid Adrift. The Oxytocin EP is a personal manifesto from Iain Archer, the brains behind the Kid Adrift project. It's passionate, intense, and is set to establish him as a rare talent in 2010. With a demo of ... more info

Guardian Music — The prolific frontman is teaming up with members of REM and Belle and Sebastian for a 'country-tinged' album, before turning his attention to a 'crazy-ass' take on LCD SoundsystemGary Lightbody has begun work on two new musical projects, one "country... more info

Cross Rhythms — Foy Vance to tour UK and Eire, some gigs with Iain Archer more info