ContactMusic — Blur still have the same issues as they did 20 years ago Frontman Damon Albarn admits he now has less tension with guitarist Graham Coxon - who left in the band in 2002 after a dispute with other members before rejoining the group in 2007 - but... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Former music mogul Alan McGee is adamant the only reason a resurgence of Britpop bands is proving popular is because "modern music is rubbish".At Tuesday's (21Feb12) Brit Awards, 1990s icons Blur and Noel Gallagher took to the stage to perform, while... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Quite aside from 'Wonderwall' and all the songs he wrote for Oasis, Noel Gallagher is surely one of the most gifted ranters of his generation. Middle age, marriage, fatherhood and a successful solo career may have mellowed him, but still, when the 44... more info

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Guardian Music — Music news, reviews and discussion from the last seven daysIn the newsBrit awards and ITV apologise to Adele One Direction snubbed by Capital FM after Brits gaffe Blur to headline London Olympics closing concert Rihanna and Chris Brown release two ne... more info

ContactMusic — Former music mogul Alan Mcgee is adamant the only reason a resurgence of Britpop bands is proving popular is because modern music is rubbish At Tuesdays 21Feb12 Brit Awards 1990s icons Blur and Noel Gallagher took to the stage to perform while the... more info

ContactMusic — Blur drummer-turned-lawyer Dave Rowntree is giving up his tickets to the London Olympics because he will be too busy to watch any events The rocker trained in law after the band went on hiatus and he is trying to carve out a political career for hims... more info

Guardian Music — Awards ceremonies highlight the amateurism of modern public speeches – most are an exercise in tedium and tortureAdele's finger is not the issue. Nor is it the tyrannical "suits" who cut off the Brit Award winner's speech in full flow on Tuesday. N... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — By Bill Pearis Blur are not the only Britpoppers with a new album in the works. Saint Etienne will release their eighth studio album, Words & Music, on May 21 in the UK. (Their still working out US distribution.) It's... more info

ContactMusic — Blur refused to accept a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2010 The Parklife group - who have been largely defunct since 2003 apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009 - picked up the prestigious accolade at the BRITs last ni... more info