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

Rollo & Grady — This Friday, April 16th the Gorillaz are playing a secret Pre-Coachella rehearsal show here in Los Angeles. Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn will be joined by Paul Simonon and Mick Jones of the Clash. We have a pair of tickets to give away to the gig. ... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — New track will be the first material fans will be able to hear from Damon Albarn and co since 2003. more info

Rolling Stone — In what could the biggest Record Store Day exclusive yet, the reunited Blur will release a 7” single to independent shops on April 17th featuring a newly recorded song. The track will be the first new music from Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon and Co. s... more info

Stereogum — Another reason to get excited for Record Store Day: Blur will honor the occasion by offering up their first new single in seven years. It will be released as a 7″ vinyl single, and 1,000 copies will be distribute to 150 independent UK record stores... more info

Pitchfork — Blur recorded a brand new track a few weeks ago that is set to front a special Record Store Day 7", The Sun reports and a Record Store Day representative confirms. The as-yet-untitled release is Blur's first new single since 2003's "Good Song". It... more info

Guardian Music — Band will record one-off song in aid of independent record storesDamon Albarn has confirmed that Blur will record new material for the first time in seven years. However, the Britpop legends only plan to record one song, which will be released on lim... more info

ContactMusic — Blur have recorded a new single together.The band - who consist of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree - have laid down a track together for... more info

Muzjiks — I'm at a loss for words. The mythical Godspeed You! Black Emperor has returned. Save a Pink Floyd reunion, Radiohead playing in my backyard, or Damon Albarn serenading me with "Out of Time" as he simultaneously metamorphoses into 2D, this is literall... more info

Guardian Music — With Dizzee Rascal fighting his corner this young MC is sure to send the pop-grime massive BonkersHometown: North London.The lineup: Smurfie Syco (vocals).The background: Three years after we first featured him, Tinie Tempah is No 1 and he's being ta... more info