Guardian Music — Kirsty MacColl was a true English original, a singer-songwriter and interpreter of other people's songs who could slip easily between musical styles. She had a glorious voice and gift for wry observation and humour, matched with a no-nonsense approac... more info

Guardian Music — The late singer's family is no longer seeking a judicial review of her death, saying they have achieved 'most' of their aimsThe family of Kirsty MacColl has suspended their Justice for Kirsty campaign, which sought a judicial review of the singer's d... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Continuing the series of tracks and words* as found on the CD The Indie Scene 1986, a compilation released in 1992.mp3 : Billy Bragg - Levi Stubbs' Tears (Go! Discs GOD 12)Billy Bragg's position as one of today's greater writers of telling lyrics was... more info

The Music Fix — Review: Sub Billy Bragg, lowbrow political ranting. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — TORONTO - British folkie Billy Bragg has kept the faith for a quarter century, and it appears that his loyal fan base is still doing the same. more info

Rock Sellout — Lately, I’ve been going back through my music collection and listening to music from a certain period. I’ve been going back to music that was created in the Thatcher/Regan era 80s. Back then, they were in a social and economic climate that is in... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonFrank Turner's success goes to show that Eton produces more than just pillars of the establishment. This particular Old Etonian, a former classmate of Prince William, has acquired a fervent following by dint of an uncomp... more info

Of the many tactics and techniques deployed to extract information from detainees at Guantanamo Bay, the back catalogue of Billy Bragg is one of the more unlikely weapons suspected of having been harnessed in the name of the War on Terror. more info

MTV.com News — 'It's anti-American, period,' said R.E.M. about the practice of using their music and others' at high volumes to intimidate detainees.By Gil Kaufman R.E.M. Photo: Carlos Alvarez/ Getty Images A diverse group of musicians joined a coalition... more info

Scotsman.com — REM, Pearl Jam and Billy Bragg are among a coalition of musicians demanding that the US government release details of music they claim was used as torture at Guantanamo Bay. more info