DrownedInSound — A joyous, emboldened return to form and one that reminds us of what a treasure Edwyn Collins is. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — Meeting Edwyn Collins (and his jovial, chatty partner, Grace Maxwell) at his studio in Kilburn is a humbling experience. Sure, part of it’s the incredible recovery; Edwyn has returned from the brink – in hospital, he told Grace that he felt he’... more info

NME - Radar — “For me, it’s simple,” says Charlie Boyer, setting his pint down thoughtfully on the table of a gloomy Camden drinking hole. “I just wanna make primitive, sexy, glamorous rock’n’roll music.” This is the manifesto he dished out to The Vo... more info

Guardian Music — This London five-piece have produced a debut single so promising you worry whether they'll ever quite match itReading on a mobile? Listen hereHometown: London. The lineup: Charlie Boyer (vocals, guitar), Danny Stead (bass), Sam Davies (guitar), Samir... more info

Guardian Music — Patrick Wolf | Richard Youngs & Damon Krukowski | Damon & Naomi | Yo La Tengo | Edwyn Collins | Two Door Cinema ClubFresh-faced rebel (ie he's gone acoustic in a snub to the Auto-Tune age) Patrick Wolf tours in Feb (4-13, tour begins St John The Evan... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Paul McCartney: Yoko Ono did not break up the Beatles 2. Mercury prize 2012: who should win?3. Blue Lines: Massive Attack's blueprint for British pop 21 years o... more info

Guardian Music — Other winners at independent British music awards include Enter Shikari, Wiley, 4AD, and Bella Union boss Simon RaymondeAlt-J, Enter Shikari and the record label 4AD took home trophies at Monday's Aim awards, honouring independent British music. The ... more info

Guardian Music — Lianne La Havas, On tourA former backing singer with Paloma Faith, Lianne La Havas seems to have had her fill of over-the-top. Instead, she offers a big voice in a modest setting, drawing obvious comparisons with Amy Winehouse. Really, though, La Hav... more info

NME - Radar — Here's the video premiere for Charlie Boyer and The Voyeurs 'I Watch You'. Think a mixture of Television and Richard Hell with particularly Tom Verlaine-esque vocals. They're mates with the Horrors and Toy (they supported them earlier this year) but ... more info

NME - Radar — Here's the video premiere for Charlie Boyer and The Voyeurs 'I Watch You'. Think a mixture of Television and Richard Hell with particularly Tom Verlaine-esque vocals. They're mates with the Horrors and Toy (they supported them earlier this year) but ... more info