Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonThis was a brave but uneven concert, and a reminder that Seu Jorge is a product of the 90s, the era of the manguebeat movement in the Brazilian city of Recife. Its key figure was the late, great Chico Science, who mixed the traditio... more info

I Like Music — Musical luminaries from Duran Duran to Warpaint and Devendra Banhart have united to contribute Bowie covers for a tribute album more info

Mjsbigblog — We’re watchting the X Factor LIVE today! It begins at 2:30 ET. Check out the live stream after the jump. I’ll be live blogging as we go. This week’s theme is “Heroes”. David Bowie’s song, “Heroes” will be release... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The X Factor finalists will apparently be releasing a cover version of the David Bowie track, Heroes, with proceeds going to the Help For Heroes charity.According to The Sun, Cher Lloyd, One... more info

NME — Track set for release as charity single for Help4Heroes more info

Totally Fuzzy — Tongue said... PAGANS - Shit Street GEORGE JONES - Heartaches & Hangovers SARAH VAUGHAN - 16 Most Requested Songs ROY AYERS QUARTET - Comin' Home Baby & All Blues HEADHUNTER - Initiate (re-up) fuzzlove http://youngmosstongue.blogspot.com VoodooSeb s... more info

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Guardian Music — Now that we've returned from Neverland and Narnia, we'd like you to suggest songs with surprise cameosGreetings, humans. I come from the far-flung land of Itaintalfchillyinere with a vital message for your queen Thatcher. The only problem is, I appea... more info

Guardian Music — He's been jailed and addicted to drugs – twice. Now Boy George has cleaned up, worked with Mark Ronson and even curbed his acid tongueIn a 2002 BBC poll, Boy George was voted the nation's 46th favourite Briton of all time, finishing a respectable s... more info

All About Jazz — (UPDATED) This is a semi-holiday in the U.S., but we're here posting stories including breaking news.A I also wanted to share with you the loss of a client and great friend, the legendary Solomon Burke. This Grammy winner, member of the Rock 'n Roll... more info