Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Guitarist says Damon Albarn talked him out of itGraham Coxon has spoken about the fallout from Blur Britpop tussle with Oasis.The guitarist says he felt so bad when 'Country House' beat 'Roll With It' to Number One in the UK singles chart in the summ... more info

NME — Guitarist says Damon Albarn talked him out of it more info

ContactMusic — Feuding BLUR bandmates DAMON ALBARN and GRAHAM COXON settled their differences over tea and cake.The Britpop pioneers took a hiatus in 2003, after guitarist Coxon quit... more info

Guardian Music — Revered by Nirvana, Blur and Radiohead, Kim and Kelley Deal of 90s indie sensations the Breeders are rock survivors. Now, after years of struggle with drink and drugs, they're addicted to good food - and musicIn a drab hotel lobby in Dayton, Ohio, an... more info

Pasta Primavera — Ceri Levy has unveiled the documentary about everyone’s favorite animated band Gorillaz (sorry Josie and the Pussycats).  The film entitled Bananaz about Damon Albarn (and featuring Dangermouse, Dennis Hopper, and De La Soul) will be up for a tw... more info

MTV.com News — 'I like to do things in a very natural process,' Somali-born MC says of recording his first U.S. release.By Kathleen Newman-Bremang K'Naan Photo: MTV News In the post-Rick Ross era, a rapper's biography carries as much weight with his peer... more info

Guardian Music — This week's main guest comes in the shape of esteemed solo artist and Blur guitarist Graham Coxon. Coxon's recently been in rehearsals with Damon Albarn and the boys while they sift through about "80 songs". Despite now being friends, Coxon admits th... more info

Stereogum — While the Roots crew is giving late night television a musical facelift, their one-time DJ/beatboxer dude Scratch has assembled a heavyweight constellation of cameo talent for his second post-Phrenology solo LP. Tracks feature Kanye, Estelle, fell... more info

Guardian Music — Academy, NewcastleIn their first single, top 10 hit Gangsters in 1979, the Specials admitted dreading "to think what the future may bring".The reference to the state of the nation could have equally applied to the thought of their middle-aged selves ... more info

Tastes Like Caramel — Hey readers! Jess and I were lucky enough to catch the premiere of the Gorillaz’ documentary Bananaz last Thursday, and we LOVED it. Beginning Monday April 20th, you can stream the hilarious and insightful 90-minute documentary online via the video... more info