Prefix — It's a big time for Blur. New music, a big performance to close out the Olympics, and a huge retrospective ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/features/blur/quarantining-the-past-ten-of-blurs-greatest-b-side/67506/ more info

DrownedInSound — Blur might never again sound quite as carefree as they had done in the past, but Blur made it abundantly clear that they never intended to. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

ContactMusic — Blur performed live at BBCs legendary Maida Vale studios yesterday July 31 2012 and the band even performed their track Caramel for the first time The song was on their album 13 which was released 1999 The band have never played the track live bu... more info

Chorus.fm — Last night *Blur* (http://www.blur.co.uk) started their live return with two sessions for the BBC. The band played new and old tracks including the first ever live performance of "Caramel" from 13 and rare airings of b-sides. Hit the replies to watch... more info

DrownedInSound — A competition to win Blur's entire back catalogue, but first some videos from yesterday... Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

ContactMusic — Paul Weller wants to collaborate with Damon Albarn The That Dangerous Age singer is a big fan of the Blur singer and after hearing his latest work - an opera Dr Dee - he is eyeing up a collaboration Paul told the Daily Star newspaper I... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Paul Weller is keen to hit the recording studio with Damon Albarn after he was impressed by the Blur rockers recent opera album The former The Jam frontman admits he buys music from rival performers but has been left disappointed by ne... more info

DrownedInSound — Away from the Battle-of-Britpop hype on the one hand, and post-Gallagherisation whitewash on the other, The Great Escape reveals itself as flawed, melancholy, occasionally stunning and utterly bonkers. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com ... more info

ContactMusic — Reunited British rockers Blur played their first full concert in three years 12 on Tuesday 31Jul12 The Parklife hitmakers performed an intimate set for just 200 people at the Bbcs London studios and they delighted fans by including their new songs Un... more info

Consequence of Sound — Replay two live performances, jam packed with rarities. more info