Guardian Music — The musician has published his latest collection of songs not as recordings but as beautifully illustrated sheet music. He explains why he decided to do itBetween the heavy blue covers of the Song Reader, tucked in among its neat sheaf of papers, lie... more info

DrownedInSound — ...With its infinite corridors, exploding noir detectives and backwards clocks, the whole thing is feverishly dreamlike and distinctly Kafkaesque. “Dave”, the “original” Bowie, travels through time, finding and confronting his various selves,... more info

Guardian Music — He made his name as a crooner with the Walker Brothers, then disappeared. Back with a new avant-garde album, Scott Walker says the darkness has always been thereWhatever happened to the great 20th-century crooner Scott Walker? Simple really. He di... more info

Guardian Music — The 2014 edition of the Rare Record Guide lists 100,000 UK vinyl releases, from mindbendingly obscure 60s psych to ultra-rare Beatles and Sex Pistols acetates. But who collects these gems?Among the many John Lennon vocal performances captured on viny... more info

ContactMusic — Three David Bowie self-portraits have sold at auction in Cornwall, England for $10,400 (£6,500).The paintings from the estate of local art dealer... more info

Guardian Music — The dread cloud of 'zany' hangs over La Shark. But get past that and you'll find an agreeably off-kilter clatter, reminiscent of Talking Heads and the Ze labelReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Samuel Geronimo Deschamps (vocal... more info

Guardian Music — Dave Gelly talks to David Bowie about his latest album, Heroes, made in BerlinDavid Bowie's new album Heroes is climbing steadily in the charts. Given the fact that he is a superstar, you would hardly expect it to do anything else but the casual list... more info

Sky News — The original K.West sign from David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust album is on display in London for the first time in 30 years. more info

Guardian Music — Louis Walsh, pop impresario and X Factor judge, talks about music, false accusations, facelifts and hair transplants. Oh, and his idea for improving ratings (get rid of Gary)Ach, Louis Walsh. You know the one – lisping Irishman on The X Factor, cr... more info

Guardian Music — Superstorm Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden will also feature Bruce Springsteen, the Who and Alicia KeysPaul McCartney, Kanye West and Bruce Springsteen have been added to the bill for 12.12.12, next month's star-studded benefit for vic... more info