Guardian Music — The Scottish folk singer gives an exclusive live performance of the title track from his 2003 albumBen KapeAndy GallagherCameron Robertson more info

Guardian Music — Often dismissed as parochial, this music is celebrated at festivals, awards ceremonies and on TV. But where does it come from, asks Rob Young"The unconscious music of the folk has all the marks of fine art: that it is wholly free from the taint of ... more info

Guardian Music — Stevie Wonder hits the UK, Toy Story goes 3D, and it's the last ever Big Brother – our critics pick the unmissable events of the seasonPopStevie WonderAnyone who can't face braving Glastonbury to see the Motown legend's Sunday-night set can head to... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Shannon McClean Right now, Joanna Newsom is in Europe, wrapping up a tour in support of her beloved triple album Have One on Me. But around the end of July, she'll head back over to North America for a quick West Coast tour. We've got a... more info

Scotsman.com — ALASDAIR ROBERTS / KIILA / EMILY PORTMAN *** STEREO, GLASGOW more info

8/1 — 50. Max Richter – Waltz With Bashir OST49. Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt II48. Dan Auerbach – Keep It Hid47. Bruce Springsteen – Working On a Dream46. The Black Crowes – Before the Frost…45. Cate... more info

8/1 — 50 Kurt Vile – Childish Prodigy49 Jay-Z – The Blueprint 348 Raphael Saadiq – The Way I See It47 Alasdair Roberts – Spoils46 Broadcast & The Focus Group - …Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age45 Richmond Fontaine ... more info

Guardian Music — A series of oblique angles on the past musical decade, beginning with how an entire generation of hipsters wore their musical preferences on their facesStanding on a subway platform waiting for the L train, I saw a group of young men with that slight... more info

Time Out, London — Three nights of music curated by the experimental music mag. Acts appearing across the weekend include Broadcast, Alasdair Roberts and Richard Youngs more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight Baltimore seems like the place to be with Dungen, Woods, and Ask The Idea going on at the Ottobar and Lesser Gonzalez Alvarez, Alasdair Roberts, and The Dodgers performing at the Golden West Cafe.  Also No Rule continues at the Metro Galle... more info