Guardian Music — Barfly, LondonFew Camden showcase gigs can boast a guestlist including Bob Geldof, Tribes and Bill Oddie, but few Camden showcase gigs are as diverse as this third instalment of the live offshoot from Paul Lester's new music column for the Guardian w... more info

Guardian Music — Other acts to play show at Barfly in north London on 11 April include BIGKids, Michele Stodart and Pixie Geldof's band VioletRising R&B star Angel has been announced as the headline act for the Guardian's next New Band of the Day gig. He completes th... more info

Guardian Music — See a minimum of four acts so hot you could fry an egg on them at the Guardian's latest New Band of the Day night on 11 AprilFour acts have been announced to play the second New Band of the Day (NB)TD) gig, based on Paul Lester's daily column for gua... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — By Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Razika - Eg Vetsje (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Razika - Nytt Pa Nytt (MP3) Charli XCX Welcome to Part 2 of this pre-SXSW edition of This Week in Indie (Part 1 HERE), which sees an insane amount of good show options over... more info

Guardian Music — Barfly, LondonFive years after it was launched by the indefatigable Paul Lester, the Guardian's Band of the Day column has gained a live incarnation. Reflecting the feature's broad musical sweep, this packed showcase for emergent talent was wildly ec... more info

Guardian Music — Here's proof that the way to reach the big time involves being on good terms with B&B proprietorsHometown: Narberth, Wales.The lineup: Jodie Marie (vocals, guitar).The background: She was only a coal miner's daughter – oops, sorry, no, that was Lor... more info

Time — For some reason, argued decency protesters, a TV episode premised on the idea that it is a problem for a child to cuss encourages children to cuss. Oh, for ___'s sake. more info

Guardian Music — See six of the most exciting new acts of 2012 at the Guardian's New Band of the Day night on 26 JanuarySix emerging acts will play the first in a new series of New Band of the Day gigs, based on Paul Lester's daily column for guardian.co.uk/music. Bo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Big Deal UK duo 2:54, who we suggested you check out when they made their US debut in NYC in late November, has a few US dates scheduled with fellow UK duo Big Deal surrounding SXSW. Those... more info

Guardian Music — Highlights from the last seven days in the world of musicIn the news this weekBeyoncé gives birth to a baby girl, Ivy Blue Carter, and proud dad Jay-Z writes her a songFBI releases file on Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty BastardDavid Bowie turns 65In other... more info