Guardian Music — The Observer's critics pick out their favourite overlooked albums, from Salem's witch house to Lau vs Karine Polwart's Scottish folkPOP Salem King Night (Sony)You can't fault a micro-genre called witch house, even if the tag comes with an eyebrow rai... more info

Guardian Music — (Jagjaguwar)At first glance, Relayted seems like a joke, a latterday album-length equivalent of the knowing cover versions with which indie bands used to pad out Peel Sessions: an album by a group of US alt-rock luminaries – Justin Vernon of Bon Iv... more info

Guardian Music — The Word magazine editor Mark Ellen and Observer columnist Barbara Ellen debate the relevance of Rolling Stone Keith Richards, after the publication of his controversial autobiographyYES – Mark Ellen, editor of The Word magazineIn 1976, the Rolling... more info

Guardian Music — First as Felt, then as Denim, Birmingham's Lawrence had hype, talent and was tipped for stardom. Here's how it all went wrongThe point at which Britpop became a movement rather than just a notion could be in April 1993, when Select magazine put Suede... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... HERMAN'S HERMITS Blaze (1967) Their last and best. With production from Mickie Most and songs by Donovan and 10cc's Graham Gouldman. 8 rare bonus tracks and b-sides. Listen Before You Download NEVER GET OUT OF THE BOAT http://neverge... more info

Guardian Music — Supperclub, LondonThe last time Trevor Horn staged a charity gig, it was at Wembley Arena, Prince Charles was the guest of honour and virtually everyone Horn had produced – from Pet Shop Boys to Yes to Belle and Sebastian – was on stage. Tonight,... more info

Totally Fuzzy — simon2307 said... Ghosttown Gramophone – December 32nd Mooncussers – Woodpile The Redemption Center – Land of Plenty http://www.beat-surrender.com Tongue said... THE WEDDING PRESENT - George Best Plus THE REPLACEMENTS - Tim PORTER WAGONER - Sk... more info

Guardian Music — Last week we were steeped in sorrow and regret. Now we want songs flush with excitement and exhilarationAfter ploughing (Zimmer-framing?) my way through several hundred songs about old age, I don't know about you but I need a dose of euphoria – I'm... more info

Guardian Music — It's an age-old subject (sorry), and one which so many have tackled, but here we try to whittle down the best songs about moving inexorably towards deathOne of the best-known lines in all of rock'n'roll is "hope I die before I get old" in My Generati... more info

Guardian Music — This Swedish singer's gorgeously gloomy sugar-pop sounds like Kylie with boyfriend problemsHometown: Stockholm.The lineup: Rosanna Eriksdotter-Munter (vocals).The background: If you find Kylie's almost relentless determination to be the perkiest pop ... more info