Stopcryingyourheartout.com — They may be gone but they are not forgotten - recently-split Oasis are in the running for the title of world's best act at a top music awards bash.The band, whose guitarist Noel Gallagher quit in August, were shortlisted for "best act in the world to... more info

Stereogum — London trio the Golden Silvers made their first trek to the States this week for CMJ. They're buzzing overseas (did Jools Holland, won Glastonbury's New Talent competition in '08, playing the festival in '09, features in NME, etc.), but so far things... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The folks of Royal Mail knows about art, but they know shit about music. They picked The Division Bell as the Pink Floyd album to be featured on stamp. Oh, and how about A Rush Of Blood To The Head? Is their a doctor in the house? Serious case of br... more info

Stereogum — Last week we posted clips from Lego Rock Band, the video game that finally lets you pretend-play songs as lego versions of David Bowie, Brian May, and Iggy Pop. Today comes word that Blur are on board too. Woo hoo. more info

AngryApe — Alex James better watch out... more info

Live Daily — Bad Lieutenant [ tickets ], New Order co-founder Bernard Sumner's latest musical project, will play a pair of US dates next month to support its debut album, "Never Cry Another Tear." The new band, which features New Order's Sumner and Phil Cunnin... more info

DAMON Albarn and co lead the way with four nods at the UK Festival Awards in November more info

Rolling Stone — • Blur Join LEGO Rock Band: See It! more info

Rolling Stone — Many a Britpop fan in the Nineties described Blur as “adorable” — and that was before Damon Albarn and Co. were turned into LEGO versions of themselves for the upcoming music video game LEGO Rock Band. The recently reunited group’s “Song 2�... more info

LETHAL Bizzle is angry with James after his initial go-ahead on Blur sample was rejected more info