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While Britain rails against the government, the music world remains silent

5818 days ago
Guardian Music — When BBC 6 Music was at risk, the backlash was loud and effective. Now students and the welfare state are under fire, musicians and DJs have nothing to sayFirst they came for BBC 6 Music, and everyone who had ever looked at a guitar, never mind playe... more info

Music stars launch their silent protest against Cowell

5820 days ago
The Independent — Rehearsals had been brief. A single page of sheet music was passed around the packed recording studio at the last minute, as musicians clutching their instruments were abuzz with the camaraderie of rebellion. Lined up on a grand piano were phones lin... more info

John Cage cover aims for Christmas No 1 with the sound of silence

5820 days ago
Guardian Music — Recording of an orchestra not playing may yet be the most serious competition the forthcoming X Factor winner will haveIn a small, stuffy Soho recording studio, the musicians were poised to begin. Headphones on, guitars slung, drumsticks raised, fing... more info

Watch Cage Against The Machine record live!

5820 days ago
Guardian Music — Shhh! Follow our Ustream to watch stars including Pete Doherty and Billy Bragg record a cover of the John Cage composition, 4'33"You've got to admire the cheek. Today in a London recording studio musicians including Pete Doherty, Billy Bragg, the Koo... more info

Cage Against the Machine: pop stars to stage silent X Factor protest

5820 days ago
Guardian Music — Pete Doherty and Billy Bragg among those teaming up to record John Cage's silent composition in a bid for Christmas No 1Later today, Pete Doherty, the Kooks, Billy Bragg, Imogen Heap, Orbital and many more will gather in a London studio, collaboratin... more info

friday evening updates

5823 days ago
Totally Fuzzy — Robert said... Rush - 1992-04-17 - Wembley Arena London. "Run From The Fans". Guns N' Roses - 1987/93 - Buenos Aires/New York. "Unplugged". David Bowie - 1972/75 - "Absolutely Rare". Thanks fuzzy! http://rockpopbootlegs.blogspot.com Duncan said... n... more info

Pete Doherty, Big Pink and more for Christmas collaboration single

5823 days ago
NME — Billy Bragg, Kooks, Enter Shikari also for 'silent' record more info

Spotifriday #72 - This Week on DiS as a playlist

5823 days ago
DrownedInSound — This week's Spotify playlist, featuring music from artists who featured on the website this week, including Forest Swords, Pantha du Prince, Her Name Is Calla, Billy Bragg and LOADS more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

In praise of … Johnny Marr | Editorial

5824 days ago
Guardian Music — While Morrissey is a political weather-vane blown by emotional gales, Marr is a sturdy signpost pointing leftThink the Smiths, and you might picture introverted students with far too much time to spend moping over trifling woes. That image fits with ... more info

Listen: Billy Bragg talks student occupations, protests + more

5827 days ago
DrownedInSound — It's not often we get political on Drowned in Sound, but we're sort of going to make an exception this time as the man who is often on his soapbox, Billy Bragg, is doing so again. This time he speaks to Rare.FM, which is part of University College Lo... more info

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