Totally Fuzzy — Smilin Tyler said... Good things, like aspects of the ONE TRUE LORD, come in threes, and both of the above come extremely rarely. Much like my updates, which this round includes classic squack from Harry Pussy, perfect country music from Freakwater, ... more info

Guardian Music — To celebrate their new best-of album, The Places Between, Doves play a special gig for the Observer at Jodrell Bank observatory, and tell Luke Bainbridge about bouncing guitar riffs off the moonEven given their habit of recording in strange locations... more info

Live Daily — Unemployed bassists and keyboardists, take heed: Billy Corgan is seeking one of each to join Smashing Pumpkins [ tickets ]. Corgan, who last year found new Pumpkins drummer Mike Byrne via open auditions, will undergo a similar process as he hunts ... more info

Guardian Music — As We Are the World is re-recorded to aid victims of the Haiti quake, Esther Addley looks back at other fundraising singles – both good and badWell, you can't knock the sentiment – so I'm not going to try. Fair play to Quincy Jones and ... more info

Guardian Music — This cringe-tastic totem of 1980s kitsch has recently had a confusing is-it-ironic-or-not resurgenceWhat is it? Depends on your point of view. On one hand, it's the biggest totem of 1980s cringe there is this side of the piano-key necktie. On the oth... more info

Rolling Stone — Muse expand their Resistance tour by adding six more 2010 dates, including a headlining stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus, Yes — still without singer Jon Anderson and now featuring Rick Wakeman’s son Oliver on keyboards ̬ embark o... more info

All About Jazz — Words and Images by: L. Paul Mann Jon Anderson :: 11.15.09 :: SOhO :: Santa Barbara, CA Jon Anderson :: 11.15 :: Santa Barbara, CA A special last minute show was added to the calendar at Santa Barbara's premiere live music restaurant and bar ven... more info

Guardian Music — Forum, LondonThere is no doubting Colin Meloy's ambition for his music. The last time he brought the Decemberists to London from Oregon, the band opened their set with a 20-minute folk-prog-metal epic based on an Irish legend. This time, he dedicates... more info

Norfolk based musician Rick Wakeman is attempting to lose weight to raise money for the Salvation Army. more info

BBC News - UK — Norfolk based musician Rick Wakeman is attempting to lose weight to raise money for the Salvation Army. more info