XLR8R — Portugal-based electronic pop producer :papercutz (a.k.a. Bruno Miguel, pictured above with vocalist Melissa Veras) is sharing this remix of "Rivers," the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album The Blur Between Us. read more more info

ContactMusic — Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is furious after U K officials wiped out graffiti inspired by the bands hit For Tomorrow from a London footpath The tribute which read And the views so nice was painted in 2000 near the summit of the capitals Primrose Hi... more info

411 Mania — From Miley Cyrus talking about her views on sex and Limewire's $72 trillion lawsuit to Justin Bieber quitting music, Blur's new album coming to a stop and more, 411's Nick Krenn breaks down the Right, the wRong and the Ridiculous from the week in mus... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicStone RosesThe Stone Roses at Warrington Parr Hall – John Robb reviews their first gig in 16 yearsThe Stone Roses' comeback gig – reactions from the crowdThe Stone Roses have 'three or four' ... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Damon Albarn has signed up to perform at a poetry festival in London next month Jun12 Organiser Michael Horovitz reveals the Blur frontman will be a special guest at his Poetry Olympics Enlightenment Marathon at Queen Elizabeth Hall on... more info

Gigwise — After William Orbit suggested new album had been scrapped more info

Guardian Music — Recording was apparently stopped at the behest of Damon Albarn, to the bafflement of the rest of the bandBlur have abandoned their comeback album, according to producer William Orbit. After months of "amazing" work, Damon Albarn recently called off t... more info

411 Mania — It sounded good... more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn has torpedoed hopes of a new Blur album by reportedly walking out of a recording session with the band Music producer William Orbit has revealed the onoff group had been laying down new tracks with him in a studio ahead of their reunion ... more info

Gigwise — 'The new stuff sounded amazing' says producer who tweeted about tracks more info