Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offDoves The Man Who Told Everything There was a time when people thought Elbow deserved to be as popular as their fellow gruff, rain-soaked Mancunian songsmiths, Doves. Now,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Diamond Doves @ Rock Shop (more by Jessica Amaya) Last Thursday, Diamond Doves, whose members are the same as Elvis Perkins' backing band, began a residency at Brooklyn venue The Rock Shop which also includes appearances on March 17 and... more info

Guardian Music — Oklahoma space rockers to stage unusual gig in the shadow of the Lovell telescopeFans of the Flaming Lips, a band admired for their cosmic sound, can look forward to seeing them at a novel venue this summer: Jodrell Bank observatory in Cheshire. The ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — We want to know your ultimate Manc anthem... Tell us!As you know, March 2011 marks the fifth birthday of Xfm Manchester. To mark this auspicious occasion, we want to name Xfm's Greatest Manchester Song Of All Time. That tune that sums up all the tale... more info

Cross Rhythms — One Sonic Society frontman Jason Ingram nominated for 11 Doves more info

Guardian Music — Good production values on online sessions can make all the differenceAccording to circulation figures released last week, free music monthly the Fly is now the UK's biggest music magazine, with more than 100,000 readers. If the magazine isn't availab... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Do Without (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Where is the Love? (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BNLX - When Doves Cry (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Sweet Bulbs - Kissing Clouds (MP3) Mitch Easter A lot of cool shows this week/weekend,... more info

Guardian Music — This genre-busting artist is like Tom Petty filtered through the warped imagination of Genesis P-OrridgeHometown: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.The lineup: Kurt Vile (vocals, guitar).The background: Nice to end the week on a high. There are good New Bands ... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers DOVES have scrapped their upcoming tour of Australia for unknown reasons.The group was due to hit the road for a string of dates next month (Feb11). A statement from the band reads, "We regret to announce that due to circumstances bey... more info

Altsounds — With the release of the critically heralded second album 'Beneath This Burning Shoreline', a sold-out headline tour, key festival appearances and support slots with Doves and The Coral, 2010 has been a good year for Cherry Ghost. It is therefore with... more info