Guardian Music — We went from rag-tag group to well-drilled dance troupe, says a cast member of London 2012's spectacular end showBy early Sunday, the excitement levels among the closing ceremonies cast had gone nuclear. Team GB had surpassed all expectations, everyo... more info

411 Mania — If they don't nail it at Hyde Park the band could be done... more info

ContactMusic — Blur prepared for their London Olympics finale concert with a stunning festival show in Sweden on Friday night 10Aug12 The British band headlined the Way Out West festival and played down the magnitude of Sundays 12Aug12 Hyde Park gig - thei... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Blur's massive box set tops this week's CD reviews. more info

Guardian Music — Fact-checking the famous more info

Prefix —   Britpop legends Blur are looking to make one more release before potentially parting ways. Damon Albarn and friends ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/blur-plans-live-album-of-olympics-performance/67865/ more info

Consequence of Sound — Available digitally and as a two-disc and five-disc set. more info

DrownedInSound — Whilst DiS was busy reviewing the 21st Anniversary Blur re-issues, US tech-meets-music-blog Evolver.fm explored all of Damon's app adventures... Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

411 Mania — No need for pressure... more info

Consequence of Sound — All seven albums, all yours. more info