LargeHeartedBoy — Author Hugh Howey discusses writing fan fiction at Slate. SPIN previews 2014's music festivals. The master aggregation of "best books of 2013" lists. The Guardian interviews former Orange Juice frontman Edwyn Collins about his forthcoming instrumenta... more info

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