Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG NOT Sham 69, but Cockney Rejects Bad news from the Sham 69 (Pursey/Parsons) camp..."In March my father was diagnosed with asbestosis lung cancer. Since then the situation for my family has got worse and my fathers prognosis is... more info

Guardian Music — Plus: Prolific sibling strikeforces; Early international retirements (2); and this town ain't big enough for the Champions League. Send your questions and answers to knowledge@guardian.co.uk and follow us on Twitter"Sheffield United fan Flea of the R... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Jason House Oi! is a melodic type of punk-rock which originated in Britain around 1980 and has since spread throughout the world. The forefathers of Oi! (Sham 69, Menace, The Lurkers, Slaughter And The Dogs, Cockney Rejects, Cock... more info

Guardian Music — (Roadrunner)As his regard for bands such as the long-forgotten Bradford and the thuggish Cockney Rejects attests, Morrissey has never been the greatest judge of talent. The latest recipients of his praise are Young the Giant, a California five-piece ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bruxa do Vinil said... Tim Maia (1970) Feat: Cassiano - guitar ------- Tim Maia (1971) Feat: Dom Chacal - percussion Hyldon - guitar http://abracadabra-br2.blogspot.com Sir Charlie Palmer said... Face The Truth – Stephen Malkmus Peel Session... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about shoes, real and metaphorical. This week, we want you to suggest songs that affront and derideI think my fave comment of last week was from Williamsbach who made this observation about (another) Carl Perkins song:"Pointed Toe S... more info

Guardian Music — From Elvis to Crass, pop stars of every stripe have found occasion to pen songs about footwear. Here are some of the most memorableThere are many ways to clean suede. A popular one is to apply a small amount of white vinegar to the stain, allow it to... more info

Guardian Music — Thirty years ago, a rock writer coined the term 'Oi!' to decribe his favourite music. Soon 'punk's idiot half-brother' was synonymous with arson, racism and football violence. By Alexis PetridisThe Cockney Rejects' 1980 performance at Birmingham's Ce... more info

Guardian Music — Punk, rap and reggae took on police brutality with defiant anti-authoritarian anthems. We need them now more than everThe video footage of a British policeman pushing a defenceless man to the ground just prior to his death has sparked outrage, and r... more info