Guardian Music — 3 December: Your tailor-made alternative Christmas party playlist, courtesy of Domino RecordsIt's day three of our selection of festive treats from the people at Domino and Warp Records. And by now you're probably thinking about what to play at your ... more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist uses Twitter to express his distaste at PM's name-dropping, adding definitively: 'I forbid you to like it'It has become something of a tradition for British prime ministers to name-drop a rock star or two in the hope that a bit of cool will... more info

NME — Bristol band join Strokes, Arctic Monkeys and Primal Scream more info

Guardian Music — Touted as the future of rock, the Vaccines are playing pub backrooms and ignoring the hype. Will they survive when reality bites?Six weeks or so ago the Vaccines played their first London gig. The 300-strong audience included Alex Kapranos of Franz ... more info

Gigwise — Along with The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys... more info

NME — Primal Scream to join bands at Benicassim more info

Gigwise — Along with Primal Scream as headliners... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Ex-Oasis star Noel Gallagher is working on his debut solo album, collaborator Miles Kane has confirmed.One half of The Last Shadow Puppets alongside Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner, Kane said he has played guitar on a new track set for Gallagher's solo d... more info

Gigwise — He's watched by Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... Fennesz - Knoxville (2010)- Review - It’s a live record, and it does sound improvised, but the emotional depth that is covered more than makes up for it. The feelings evoked are not easy to identify, the music is hypnotic and g... more info