Guardian Music — This Welsh singer might listen to every musical genre from Mali to Merthyr, but he couldn't sound more like Hothouse Flowers if he triedHometown: Penarth, Wales.The lineup: Pete Lawrie (vocals, guitar).The background: It's a frequently asked question... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mister Moods said... Brand New Moods presents: - Sarah Vaughan "In Hi-Fi" (remaster, bonus tracks) This is not merely a re-release of "Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi" on Columbia from 1949, when Ms. Vaughan was at the relatively beginning of her career. (10 ... more info

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NME — Richard James admits he also has 'loads of tracks which don't belong anywhere' more info

The Quietus — Richard D James drops tantalising details about new records, but doesn't mention a release date... more info

Guardian Music — This week we were keeping it reel as we bade a long farewell to the much-loved personal cassette playerFive things we learned from the blog:That you guys feel pretty nostalgic about the WalkmanThe meaning of 'Bad Gay Art' What the new N*E*R*D album s... more info

Guardian Music — The drill 'n' bass man who hasn't released an LP in nine years says he has tracks in the bag, but no release dateAphex Twin may not have released a new album in nine years but that's because he's apparently saving them up. The drill'n'bass legend has... more info

Guardian Music — Nobody really expects innovation from Bryan Ferry. Strangely, that means his album works better as mood or background music than Brian Eno's doesLate-period albums – the records stars make in their 50s and 60s – come with higher expectations than... more info

Culture Bully — News on the possibility of seeing a new Aphex Twin album (or six!) in the near future. more info

Altsounds — *'A4 In Ecstasy' *is the new single from *Kid Adrift*. Inspired by Aphex Twin and “Pretty Hate Machine” era Nine Inch Nails. Its processed beats and tough direct sound signals a leap on from the 'Oxytocin EP' that was released ea... more info