Live Daily — When Emily Haines and James Shaw named their band in 1999, legend has it they decided to call themselves Metric [ tickets ] based on the label of a synthesizer beat, and also--perhaps primarily--as a nod to the pair's exacting standards of musiciansh... more info

Guardian Music — Name the best working band or singer in the world today: that was the simple question we put to scores of musicians. They chose legends, cult heroes - and Hugh JackmanBlog: Your best bands nowOnce upon a time, the honour was undisputed. In the 60s, i... more info

Q4Music — Another big name act to come though says Emily Eavis. Plus Klaxons to play! more info

NME — Emily Eavis quashes rumours, but promises there are still some surprises... more info

Altsounds — Recorded in Austin, Texas and mixed in NYC by Andy Wallace’s right-hand man John O’Mahony (Depeche Mode, Coldplay, Kasabian,), *Alberta Cross* are poised to release their debut album on Ark Recordings and return to the UK later this... more info

AngryApe — She's reportedly gone "rockier" on some songs more info

Monsters and Critics — Leona Lewis' new album is inspired by Coldplay. more info

AngryApe — During their sold-out London O2 Arena gig more info

SINGER is exploring new directions for her 2nd LP – with Coldplay being main inspiration more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Kings Of Leon, Lily Allen and Coldplay are set to soar back up the charts this weekend (20-21Jun09) - after their albums sold for just 44 cents (29 pence) in an online blunder. more info