Guardian Music — US band call off their debut performance in Israel, saying 'events beyond our control have conspired against us'Pixies have cancelled their first-ever performance in Israel, citing "events beyond our control". Although the US band did not give a reas... more info

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Kings of A&R — Kings favorite Superficial Saints have added a new song to their myspace titled Fall Into Pieces. The newest songs were produced by Davey Julson-Rieley (Billy Corgan, Kelly Clarkson, Elvis Costello, Skillet) Check them out The Roxy (los Angeles)  on... more info

Guardian Music — Sir Paul McCartney serenades Michelle Obama before being presented with Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at White HouseSir Paul McCartney had been itching to perform a certain song at the White House, and he seized the moment when it arrived.The forme... more info

Guardian Music — Folk legend Richard Thompson reflects on his line-up for Britain's most eclectic summer festival"It's a lovely thing," says Richard Thompson. "Who wouldn't relish an opportunity like this? It's an opportunity for me to show off some of my favourite a... more info

Guardian Music — Richard Thompson is curating this year's Meltdown festival, which features acts such as Elvis Costello, Bettye Lavette and Islamic punk band the Kominas. His latest CD, 1000 Years of Popular Music, includes a range of covers of originals by a similar... more info

Altsounds — Continuing the spirit of giving back, in conjunction with the recently released *Indie Rocks! A Benefit Album for Malaria No More*, RED Distribution further draws on the power of music to save lives by donating autographed guitars from four rock leg... more info

Guardian Music — Elvis Costello is the latest pop star to pull performances in Israel. But can a boycott do more harm than good?Last week, Elvis Costello became the latest, though probably not the last, musician to pull out of a concert in Israel under pressure from ... more info

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Pitchfork — Jack White photo by Patrick Pantano On June 2, Jack White will paint the White House, uh, white. White is among the luminaries paying tribute to Sir Paul McCartney, who has been awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. McC... more info