Guardian Music — If you wanted a great example of how a new generation of musicians are building their fanbase online (and I mean actually doing it, not just using it as a good PR hook like Lily 'thanks to my parents, the record deal was just a formality' Allen) you ... more info

Guardian Music — Readers' favourite photographs, songs and recipesSnapshot: Grandma's walk to freedomThis photograph of my grandmother Evelyn Smith, on the right, was taken in 1923 when she was 19 and on holiday in north Wales. Grandma is promenading with her future ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood to perform on Idol Finale Carrie Underwood confirmed that she’ll be performing “Undo It’ on the Idol Finale next week. Kris Allen and Christina Aguilera will also be performing Season 10 Auditions As you heard on Season 9’s... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lee's choices? Cat Stevens classic Tea for the Tillerman, Simon & Garfunkel s "Greatest Hits" and the prog-rock masterpiece that is Dark Side of the Moon. more info

Guardian Music — She's not a hip-hop messiah, she's just a 'normal girl'. Alexis Petridis takes Kid Sister's debut album at face valueReading the music press of the early 1970s can be an alienating experience for the noughties music fan. It's not really because taste... more info

Undercover, Australia — Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, is heading to Australia for the first time in 36 years. more info

The Quietus — Catch band at The Grosvenor tomorrow. Photo credited to Cat Stevens more info

MTV.com News — Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Ron Isley have also suffered the consequences of unpaid taxes.By Kyle Anderson Method Man Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic April 15 is a feared day for many, as it marks the deadline for filing your annual inco... more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about the joys of noise. This week we're after songs that grip you from the offHello all. I hope this finds you in rude health. It's been quite a week here at Recommend Towers, one which has been filled with the odd-ball, the theatr... more info

Spinner.com — Rocky Votolato is a singer-songwriter raised in Dallas and Seattle, both homes to groundbreaking music scenes. Votolato talked with Spinner about his music and returning to SXSW for the third time. How would you describe your sound in your own words... more info