NME — Damon Albarn collaborators Amadou And Mariam have been added to the bill at the Africa Now event at London Barbican Centre next month. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — In the pre-Winehouse era, the British exported their music, not their dirty laundry, which is why it's possible for Americans to recall the mid-'90s moment when Oasis and Blur jostled for the title of rock's best band in complete ignorance of the fac... more info

EXCLUSIVE: BAND talk about troubled times, working with Damon Albarn and ice-cream more info

Guardian Music — 'Operatic' singer-songwriter follows in the footsteps of Damon Albarn by penning his own production more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — She may not be mad for his music, but pop critic Fiona Shepherd reveres the wit and wisdom of Noel GallagherA couple of weeks ago Noel Gallagher, in his eternal, blokeish wisdom, produced a highly predictable list of the ten greatest rock bands of al... more info

Idolator — Alex James, probably best known for being in Blur and not being Damon Albarn or Graham Coxon, is now in the cheesemaking biz, although he hasn't left his love for music behind. James is beginning production on a blue veined cheese inspired by New Or... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Pete Paphides4 stars out of 5There’s something oddly reassuring about Liam Gallagher’s inability to be anything other than his unswerving absolute self. Asked recently if Oasis had considered putting out their new album as a free downlo... more info

Pop Matters — A musical, circus stage show based on a 16th century Chinese novel about a monkey who dreamed of being a god? Damon Albarn must have something to do with it. But stripped of the fancy visuals, the music is left wanting. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Rock band Oasis have joined the line-up for this year's BBC Electric Proms, it was announced on Monday.The Manchester band will be closing the proms with a performance on 26 October at the Roundhouse in London, accompanied by a 50-piece choir.They jo... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Damon Albarn project Africa Exprez joins this year's line-up more info