Guardian Music — (Culture Clash)This celebration of the capital for the Cultural Olympiad presents a slew of local acts with multiculti versions of classic songs; an Ethiopian translation of Lily Allen's LDN, say, and a flamenco take on Elvis Costello's Chelsea. The ... more info

Guardian Music — The music to be played while the royal barge makes its way along the Thames for the Jubilee is a little dull. Perhaps the Queen would appreciate this alternative playlist?According to Adrian Evans, the "pageant master" tasked with arranging a London ... more info

Guardian Music — The psych-folk pioneers stand as a reminder of a period of incredible creativity in British musicDespite a recent reissue series, and a revival of interest that has seen younger musicians starting to offer tribute, the Incredible String Band remain o... more info

Guardian Music — You suggested songs that celebrate the year's turning. Warning: blog contains numerous references to wassailingIt's not every day we usher in a new year. (It's every year.) So a new year requires something big-sounding to mark the occasion. George Ha... more info

Guardian Music — Maggoty realises how much fun Uncut could be if it ditched the blokeyness. Meanwhile, Word magazine seems to have been the victim of an anarchist art prankThere are some sentences you just don't often come across. For example: "Have you observed the ... more info

Guardian Music — Take a look at the gigs our writers will be attending this week, and tell us about any live music you've seen recentlyHere's a selection of gig reviews posted on last week's live music thread.gordonMackWent to see The Fall last week in Edinburgh and ... more info

Guardian Music — (Domino)No one could have guessed that the Coral's ex-guitarist, Bill Ryder-Jones, would make his solo debut with a score inspired by an Italo Calvino novel. More surprising still, If… is a joy, its 10 mostly instrumental tracks proving both intima... more info

Guardian Music — King Tut's, GlasgowThe world has lost so many pioneering acoustic guitar virtuosos lately – Davey Graham, John Martyn, Bert Jansch – that seeing a young man channelling their spirit and technique before an enraptured crowd can't help but prove he... more info

Guardian Music — Bears, balloons, and dolls that look like Nick Cave. You were game for songs about toysHey, kids! Enjoy it while you can. Last week I asked you to nominate the best songs about toys. And it seems that the temporary nature of play – and of childhood... more info

Guardian Music — Hope Sandoval and David Roback of 90s indie band return with two new songs for Halloween – and the promise of a new albumMazzy Star will return with a new single, their first release since 1996. Hope Sandoval and David Roback have reunited with two... more info