Guardian Music — The Hit Man on working with Lee Perry, being an 'antichrist' in the 80s, and the appropriate level of sauciness in pop videosYou're a big fan of trains. Do you see any similarities between the music industry and the railway industry?I think you've go... more info

Guardian Music — Victoria Park, LondonLovebox is London's annual urban disco. Leggings and leotards, in sundry neons, are practically compulsory this year, as are £4 cupcakes, sponsored photo booths and a million makeup stalls. All this corporate colour distracts fr... more info

DrownedInSound — Pete Waterman is a lot like John Lydon... to interview at least. Just as with the former Sex Pistol, chatting to the hitmaker-in-chief behind Kylie Minogue, Steps, Bananarama and many, many more is a noticeably combative experience. Read the f... more info

Guardian Music — Who needs Glasto? We have 12 good reasons why 2012's festival season will be one to rememberMADCHESTER RAVES ONThe reformation of baggy heroes the Stone Roses to play T in the Park and V (as well as their own Manchester shows) is the story of the sum... more info

Guardian Music — For all those festival goers who can't handle whole weekends in the mud, here are the best one-day gatherings around the countryThe 1234 ShoreditchWhen 1 SeptemberWhere Shoreditch Park, LondonWhat East London festival for emerging indie actsWho Arro... more info

Guardian Music — With Bananarama, Rick Astley Jason Donovan and more SAW acts set to play together this summer, five readers give their thoughts about the legendary songwriting and production teamEarlier this week we asked readers to tell us what they think about Sto... more info

Guardian Music — Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman were the driving force behind an era-defining series of hits in the 80s and 90s. We'd like to hear your thoughts about their legacySteps, Bananarama, Mel & Kim, Kylie and Jason … whatever you think about th... more info

Guardian Music — Music news, reviews and discussion from the last seven daysIn the newsStevie Wonder to headline Sunday night at Bestival 2012My Bloody Valentine to release new editions of classic albumsSteps and Bananarama to play gig in honour of Stock, Aitken and ... more info

Guardian Music — Stock, Aitken and Waterman's finest are back for a summer Hyde Park concert. Peter Robinson imagines how his perfect pop day out might unfoldProducer Pete Waterman is billing his Hit Factory Live concert in Hyde Park this July as a "once-in-a-lifetim... more info

Guardian Music — Steps, Bananarama, Rick Astley and Jason Donovan are among the acts confirmed for a huge outdoor concert this summer. But is it a nostalgia trip too far? more info