Guardian Music — Manchester international festival director discusses Icelandic singer's new work and Blur frontman's latest collaborationThe director of the Manchester international festival has revealed more about Bjork's world premiere of new material and says he ... more info

The Quietus — You wouldn't get this sort of thing from seed-fans Suede more info

The Vinyl Villain — From March 1994, a #5 hit in the UK charts:-mp3 : Blur - Girls & Boys Really should have been #1 if you don't mind me saying.The record label had actually asked Pet Shop Boys to consider producing the track, but by the time they were available the ma... more info

Unreality Music — 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 to... more info

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