ContactMusic — The music of Damon Albarns Dr Dee project is spookily evocative The opera about the life of an Elizabethan scientist first opened last year at the Manchester International Festival and has been turned into a studio album which is described... more info

Gigwise — Blur frontman debuts 'Apple Carts' from new project - listen now on Gigwise more info

ContactMusic — The Streets star Mike Skinner has no regrets about retiring his hit act insisting he didnt want to end up like ageing rocker Damon Albarn The rapper shot to fame in the U K in 2002 with the release of The Streets debut album Original Pirate Material.... more info

Guardian Music — (Island)Somewhere in Paul Weller's attic, there is a painting of him, bearded, with flares and an untamed Afro, blowing a panpipe. In recent years, Weller's appearance – the silver pineapple-top hair, the bespoke threads – has become increasingly... more info

Guardian Music — The runt of Blur's litter turns out to be a sturdy beast when you look more closely – Shed Seven could never have done itYou can see why Country House winds people up. Thanks to the 1995 chart battle with Oasis's lumpen Roll With It, it was release... more info

Discobelle.net — Bobby Womack is back with his first record in twelve years, on the trailblazing juggernaut XL Recordings, no less. Produced partly by Damon Albarn (whom Womack worked together with in 2010′s “Stylo” video). It’s a little strange to hear his i... more info

Guardian Music — Co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell, The Bravest Man in the Universe will also feature Lana Del ReyBobby Womack has announced his first new album in 13 years, produced by Damon Albarn and XL Recordings' Richard Russell. Due on 11 June, Th... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Taken from his Damon Albarn + Richard Russell-produced new LP The Bravest Man In The... Read more » more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn will be headlining OneFest 2012 The festival was previously known as HoneyFest when it was launched in 2010 in the Valley of Pewsey Wiltshire This year it will be held at Tumuli Field Rockley Marlborough Albarn commented on OneFe... more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn will release an album from his Dr Dee opera The Blur frontman recorded the 18-track record late last year with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and now the soundtrack to the production - inspired by mathematician John Dee - will be rele... more info