Guardian Music — The videogame developers have launched a countersuit against Gwen Stefani's group, in response to their claim that Band Hero's 'unlockable avatars' misuse their likenessesThe makers of Band Hero have launched a countersuit against No Doubt, denying t... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — I got a chance to check out the "Brooklyn-via-Providence" electronic duo Javelin twice in November-- the first with The Very Best in Boston's tiny Great Scott venue and the second at a RISD/BrownU show in Providence with Yeasayer. The show with TVB ... more info

The Daily Mail — Yasmin would take notes on his performance, telling him bluntly what needed work. ‘I always really want to be up front – there’s no point being side stage!’ she said. more info

Guardian Music — Stars such as Lady Ga Ga, Katie Price and, er, the Vatican, compile lists for relaunch of music-based social networking siteFor the launch of MySpace Music today, the site asked a selection of artists to create a playlist to share with their fans ââ... more info

Guardian Music — From the baroque era to Blackadder, this little wind instrument has been played by everyone from Henry VIII to HendrixWhat is it? The sound of primary school music rooms everywhere, forever. Everyone reading this must have played a recorder at some p... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Brooklyn synth dance rock trio Sensual Harassment are offering their latest two singles as a free download. Soldier is an old school keyboards heavy track with a Duran Duran afterglow after being fucked over by the Flaming Lips. Daddy Long Legs has... more info

The Vinyl Villain — There were great expectations about Lungs, the debut album by Florence & The Machine. Prior to its release, Florence Welch was being hailed as the next great female singer-songwriter - the person who had the artistic and critical credibility of Kate... more info

Online access to the history of music and artists' inner thoughts may not be all good news, says Duran Duran's John Taylor more info

Dlisted — If all the members of Duran Duran formed a circle jerk around all of Grace Jones' album covers, their cumulative cum shot would look just like this! Here's the cover of Alien Princess RiRi's new album called Rated R. P.S. - I always kn... more info

Pop Candy — Check out Whitney's list of pop-culture links for Friday, Oct. 16. more info