ContactMusic — Damon Albarn wrote his opera 'Doctor Dee' because of a "strong emotional connection" to the character. The former Blur frontman has prepared the re-enactment of the life of 16th century scientist John Dee, because he feels his contribution to society... more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn is to step out from behind the scenes to make an appearance in his new opera. The Blur and Gorillaz star put his music career on hold this year (11) to focus on writing a new stage show about 16th century English scientist John Dee The p... more info

NME — Gorillaz mainman set to take to the stage next month in Manchester more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Taken from an interview with Justin Young by New York Magazine, read the full interview here.Can you understand why the press goes after these things? Like, were you a fan of the old Blur vs. Oasis beef?I loved it. I kind of found the personalities j... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Bob Dylan is the latest musician to get a tongue lashing from Liam Gallagher who has branded him a 'miserable c***'.Gobby Liam, who has in the past mouthed off about the likes of Blur, Coldplay and Radiohead, told The Times that he wasn't a fan of th... more info

Guardian Music — Their name might sound as twee as Belle and Sebastian's book club, but this lot are flying the flag for lo-fi noise rockHometown: London.The lineup: Stephanie Min (vocals), Jerome Watson (guitar), James Thomas (drums), Kelly Lee Owens (bass, backing ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Anthems series has easily established itself as the market leader of genre based compilations. Electronic 80’s was the first to veer away from the usual dance model and since then Ministry of Sound have continued to push the boundaries and rel... more info

Guardian Music — Damon Albarn has revealed himself to be one of British music's most ­invigorating renaissance menArtist: Blur; Gorillaz; the Good, the Bad and the QueenLabel executive: co-founder, Honest Jon'sFar from the knowing, ambitious rock frontman he was in ... more info

Guardian Music — Decades after revolutionising the music world, his Chronicles did a very similar service for pop autobiographiesIn looking at Bob Dylan's contribution to the field of literature, let's do the old boy a birthday kindness and discretely pass over the h... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best family festivalsAlex James Presents HarvestWhen: 9–12 SeptemberWhere: Kingham, OxfordshireWhat: Blur's Alex James hosts his own foodie festival.Who: KT Tunstall, The FutureheadsHow much: Weekend camping £1... more info