ContactMusic — Blur have recorded a "few things" since their reformation.The 'Parklife' hitmakers - who reunited for a series of concerts in summer 2009, seven years after they last performed together - released a one-off single, 'Fool's Day' last April and guitari... more info

ContactMusic — BLUR star GRAHAM COXON has applauded U.K. officials for deciding against selling off Britain's public-owned forests after a campaign spearheaded by ANNIE LENNOX and DAME JUDI DENCH.The two ladies, along with model Lily Cole, Gillian Anderson, Richard... more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist Graham Coxon says Blur are recording new material, but don't expect it to see the light of day any time soonBlur are recording new music, and have been for months. Despite hints and promises, the reunited band have only released one new son... more info

ContactMusic — Reformed British band BLUR are recording tracks for their first new album since 2003 - but fans face a six-year wait to hear the songs.The Parklife hitmakers revealed last year (10) they were planning to record as Blur once again, but in January (11)... more info

NME — Guitarist clears up details of February meet-up more info

Guardian Music — The Streets takeover continues with a look into why fans get tattoos of their favourite artists and how they feel years laterMike Skinner signed off what was to be his final interview as the Streets with the comment: "I've got fans with a lot of tatt... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Blur are making moves to return to the studio for the first time since 2003, a tweet by guitarist Graham Coxon has revealed. Coxon posted the following on Twitter on 3 February: "Now off to... more info

ContactMusic — BLUR rocker ALEX JAMES has announced plans to launch his own music festival at his farm in Oxfordshire, England.The bassist has long been a fan of countryside pursuits, and even makes his own cheese at his estate. He is now expanding his business by ... more info

Guardian Music — Musician turned farmer's four-day event will showcase music and food, with appearances from KT Tunstall and Richard CorriganBlur bassist turned country squire Alex James once confessed that in the heady days of Britpop he had spent £1m on champagne ... more info

NME — Bassist is branching out from cheesemaking more info