L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — As most of America willingly submits to our new electronic-music robot overlords , something funny is happening in the alleys, parking lots and forgotten spaces around Los Angeles. Rock 'n' roll -- not just shorthand for "guitar music," but the stuf... more info

Here Comes The Flood — UK garage rockers The Computers have made a video for Love Triangles, Hate Squares, the title track from their new album, which will released on April 29th. The single hits the shops on April 22nd. The clip namechecks Johnny Cash, Joey Ramone, Joh... more info

Topix — The Rolling Stones played this venue twice in 1965. Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan and the Beach Boys also played there in the mid-'60s. Its history stretches all the way from Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra to Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers to th... more info

Mercury News, California — Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys and Buddy Holly have all played downtown San Jose venue. Remodeled Civic is now making new musical memories with Jackson Browne and other acts more info

Guardian Music — For those of us who grew up aping Mick and Keith in our bathroom mirrors, age hasn't withered our ardour for the boysI hope nobody's moaning about the Rolling Stones being too old to play. I still love them, and I don't hear any moaning about BB King... more info

Guardian Music — Geoffrey Cannon enjoys Abbey Road, the new album from the Beatles, but ultimately finds it a "slight matter"The Beatles have spent the past year at home in Britain since their last album "The Beatles." They've pursued their personal activities and ev... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bad things can happen to good bands when they take their show on the road. Stories of musicians cut down in their prime in some or other tragic mishap have been a part of the rock 'n' roll mythos since Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and friends perished... more info

Guardian Music — Lawro's reference to Jimmy Krankie was confusing and, oh boy, it showed he is no match for Ron Atkinson and Buddy HollyAs football continues to wait for the introduction of video technology, the referee's job just becomes more difficult. Now, alongsi... more info

Guardian Music — Things look a little brighter for the once-sumptuous Art Deco Odeon, but there are huge challenges. Irna Qureshi argues that the ten-year debate reflects concern about democracy as well as architectureThe vigorous campaign to save Bradford's historic... more info

Guardian Music — Indie pop might have been melodic, but it was also a real rebellion – against macho rock and the celebrity machine. Now one of its most talented exponents has a new albumIt was easy to mock, and that was one reason we liked it: it was a kind of mus... more info