Guardian Music — The band's A&R man was a fan long before he began working with Guy Garvey and co. Here, Jim Chancellor explains why artists still need labels (but not as much as labels need artists)When Jim Chancellor of Fiction Records was presented with the Music ... more info

Guardian Music — They may be unlikely rock stars, but Elbow's latest album shows their success is anything but implausible, says Alexis PetridisThe shelves of your local newsagent currently offer at least one unlikely sight. A chubby, bearded man in a suit stares out... more info

NME — Band preview new album 'Build A Rocket Boys!' live 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

ContactMusic — Elbow don't think enough men tell their friends they love them.Frontman Guy Garvey was surprised when he was told the line "love you mate," in his song 'Friend Of Ours' - about a close pal of the band, Bryan Glancy, who died unexpectedly in 2006 - wa... more info

Guardian Music — You lucky people. Here are clips of four tracks from Guy Garvey and co's fifth album, build a rocket boys!. The record is out on 7 March in the UK more info

Guardian Music — It's two decades since Elbow first took to the stage for a half-empty college gig. Today their intelligent, intensely personal music has won every award going and made them Manchester's favourite sons. As their fifth album is released, the five frien... more info

Guardian Music — Guy Garvey tells Luke Bainbridge about Elbow hitting the big time, shunning Santa Monica for Manchester and being quoted on a range of tourist merchandiseLuke BainbridgeElliot SmithChristopher Thomond more info

ContactMusic — ELBOW bassist PETE TURNER was forced to wear his guitar extra-low for the band's new promo - to hide a damp patch after he soiled his pants.The musician headed for a bathroom break before the cameras began rolling on the set of the video for Neat Lit... more info

Guardian Music — Guy Garvey introduces an exclusive performance of Jesus is a Rochdale Girl from Elbow's new album Build a Rocket Boys!Christopher Thomond more info