Guardian Music — The Rapture, On tourAs amazing as their synthesis of punk and funk was, the two elements were always at war within the music of the Rapture. Emerging under the aegis of James Murphy's DFA records, their House Of Jealous Lovers single honoured their o... more info

Guardian Music — From Bo Diddley to behooded drone-mongers Sunn O))), you suggested the best songs about betrothalsFor many people, the act of betrothal is the culmination of a love affair. What could be more romantic than a couple publicly declaring love for each ot... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Floor @ Fun Fun Fun Fest (more by BBG) today in NYC * Blue Cranes @ Barbes * Vinny Golia @ The Stone * John Oates @ BB King's * Diego Garcia @ Joe's Pub * Chris Cornell @ Town... more info

Altsounds — The legendary, fantastic Rebecca Gates (Spinanes) and her band, The Consortium (Joanna Bolme of Jicks, Quasi, drummer Ji Tanzer of Blue Cranes and various other Blue Cranes members) are descending upon the NE to play new and old songs alike for YO... more info

VH1 Blog — In the wake of the disaster that struck Japan some twelve days ago, some musicians made the difficult decision to postpone previously planned tours to the island nation until the situation over there became more stable. Not Ne-Yo, though! He’s been... more info

VH1 Blog — One week ago today, a devastating tsunami and multiple earthquakes rocked the island nation of Japan. However, thanks to an incredible outpouring of support, things are beginning to look up. In particular, our friends over at DoSomething.org started ... more info

VH1 Blog — Last week, we told you about the “Paper Cranes for Japan” program, a project spearheaded by our friends over at DoSomething.org as a way to show support for the Japanese people during their time of need. As you have no doubt read, things are cont... more info

VH1 Blog — In response to the massive earthquake and devastating resulting tsunami that hit Japan earlier today, we here at VH1 are appealing to young people across the United States to share their love and support for the Japanese people with “Paper Cranes f... more info

Guardian Music — This Canadian artist's outer-limits pop is ethereal and electronic but always accessible – even at its most atonalHometown: Montreal.The lineup: Claire Boucher (vocals, music).The background: We were going to write about someone called Destroyer to... more info

Guardian Music — Jazz clarinettist with the Chris Barber band which had a huge 1959 hit with Petite FleurRevered by traditionalist fans the world over, the jazz clarinettist Monty Sunshine, who has died aged 82, achieved his greatest fame while a member of the 1950s... more info