The Telegraph — At 69, Bob Dylan sounds more comfortable performing songs from later in his career. more info

ContactMusic — Bob Dylan performed his only UK show of the year on Saturday (03.07.10).The veteran singer headlined the Hop Farm festival in Kent, South East England,... more info

Guardian Music — Paddock Wood, KentThe Hop Farm festival has endured mixed fortunes to date. The inaugural event in 2008 was a major success thanks to a headline set by Neil Young, but last year's second-division indie-rock lineup and inflated ticket prices resulted ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Time Bandit said... Sunday Morning coming down on C-60 with: Blue Mountain "Dog Days" (1995) http://c-60lownoise.blogspot.com Swapmeet Louie said... Happy 4th of July! Celebrate with some Johnny Cash outtakes from his American Recordings sessions! ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — YoungMossTongue said... SKEPTICS - Ponds (re-up) WIRE - The Ideal Copy RAPIDSHARE - Total Wankers THE DRONES - Havilah SILVERFISH - Organ Fan KING CRIMSON - Larks' Tongues in Aspic GRAVEL - Break-A-Bone VARIOUS - Northwest Killers, Vol. 2: Shout! 196... more info

Pitchfork — WHAT: Festival Internacional de BenicàssimWHEN: July 15-18WHERE: Benicàssim, SpainWHO: Vampire Weekend, Dirty Projectors, Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Julian Casablancas, Goldfrapp, DJ Shadow, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Broken Bells, Four Tet, the Clientele, ... more info

Guardian Music — Last week we wanted your villainous tunes, this week it's songs about headwear. After all, hat's entertainmentThings I have learned about villains: 1/ They like to murder, sometimes to the exclusion of all other crimes 2/ They often do their murderin... more info

Guardian Music — From Nick Cave to Carole King, many a songwriter has been moved to pen lyrics about bad deedsStack O'Lee, Miguel Sanchez, Pretty Boy Floyd, One Eyed Isaac, Sheriff Fatman, Richard Nixon … your boys gave out one hell of a beating. The associated mem... more info

Guardian Music — He used to be a 'naughty boy' in tight trousers and garlanded with knickers. But as he hits 70, Tom Jones has moved on and made his 'Johnny Cash album'He's not altogether what I expected. Surveying the menu in a half-empty restaurant in central Londo... more info

The Telegraph — As Dylan prepares for his only UK date this year, Clinton Heylin picks 25 of his finest unheard tracks. more info