Guardian Music — Folk legend Richard Thompson reflects on his line-up for Britain's most eclectic summer festival"It's a lovely thing," says Richard Thompson. "Who wouldn't relish an opportunity like this? It's an opportunity for me to show off some of my favourite a... more info

Guardian Music — Mark Ronson, the best-connected man in pop, tells Elizabeth Day about working with his heroes and his dislike of "super-dumbed-down" musicThe top button on Mark Ronson's shirt has fallen off. "Oh no," he says, when the thread unravels in his hand, hi... more info

Guardian Music — Bowie Golden YearsFrom Thin White Duke to new romantic icon, the years between 1974 and 1980 were a creative peak in the life and times of Dame David Bowie. Rather than deal with his entire career this fansite celebrates those golden years in excelle... more info

NME - Festivals — Well that was quick. Just a day after U2 pulled out, Gorillaz have been confirmed as Glastonbury headliners, taking Bono and co's place on the Friday night. It's probably just as well. The rumours were starting to get increasingly hysterical and ou... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Yukon is the brainchild of Dutch producer, arranger, composer and bass player Hans Weekhout scored a big hit in the Nineties as Capricorn with 20Hz. His arranging and producing skills didn't go unnoticed and he worked with Prince and Falco. With an... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Global Rock Team said... Rod Stewart - Never A Dull Moment (1972) Fleetwood Mac - English Rose (1969) Blind Faith - Blind Faith (1969) http://globalrockteam.blogspot.com a r n e l said... Madeleine Peyroux Alicia Keys - 3 albums Les Nubians Noa J... more info

Guardian Music — R&B star Alicia Keys talks about Aids, Africa and inspiration – and her love for Kasabian…Strange that Alicia Keys came to notice as far as some were concerned only through her guest appearance on Jay-Z's hit "Empire State of Mind", on which she... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — On May 21st 2001, Noel Gallagher was interviewed in Toronto, Canada for 'Much Music'.The band were in North America for 'The Tour of Brotherly Love' featuring Oasis, The Black Crowes, and Spacehog. The three rock bands featured pairs of brothers: Noe... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — On Janelle Monae’s major-label debut, the 24-year-old, ragingly talented singer and dancer from Atlanta by way of Kansas City synthesizes a wealth of influences — Afro-futurism, glam rock reminiscent of David Bowie’s “Spiders From Mars,” �... more info

Guardian Music — From the embers of punk, a small club in London changed the face of pop music forever. Priya Elan talks to the movers and shakers behind the scene that spawned the New RomanticsIn 1979, Great Britain was in the midst of a catastrophic economic downtu... more info