The Vinyl Villain — This was the song that made #3 in my 45 45s at 45 rundown back in 2008. It was the highest position in the chart by a Scottish band - New Order and The Clash took the gold and silver medals.Released in January 1982.It reached the giddy heights of #6... more info

Altsounds — *FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS* *Tour starts this week* *'Ungrateful' video (available below)* *Single out next week!* Frankie & The Heartstrings announce a new single Ungrateful for release on 4th October on PopSex Ltd. The song was recorded ... more info

Guardian Music — Mauro Remiddi is more lost boy than rock man but his bleary, blissed-out songs will have fans of dreamy pop clinging to himHometown: Rome.The lineup: Mauro Remiddi (vocals, guitar, sampler, loops, keyboard).The background: With all this chat about Ne... more info

The Telegraph — Exploring the emotional impact of his illness, this incredibly moving album is also, hands down, the most uplifting guitar-pop album of the year. Rating: * * * * * more info

The Vinyl Villain — This was the song that made #3 in my 45 45s at 45 rundown back in 2008. It was the highest position in the chart by a Scottish band - New Order and The Clash took the gold and silver medals.Released in January 1982.It reached the giddy heights of #6... more info

Scotsman.com — **** Heavenly, £12.99 more info

ContactMusic — Scottish singer EDWYN COLLINS is glad he suffered no serious longterm effects from his stroke five years ago (05) - because he would rather die than stop making... more info

NME — We have a preview stream of the record, which features Franz, The Cribs and The Drums more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offScreaming Females I Don't Mind A rowdily melodious squall of surging hooks and new-wavey hollering from this hotshot New Jersey popcore trio. Frontwoman Marissa Paternoster'... more info

Guardian Music — (Heavenly)Since the 2005 double brain haemorrhage that left him in a wheelchair, unable to talk, Edwyn Collins has made a remarkable recovery. He's produced new band Frankie & the Heartstrings and managed a highly creditable seventh solo album, albe... more info