Guardian Music — One of the pillars of British indie rock tells Gareth Grundy about influences from Donovan to BowieEdwyn Collins is one of the more inspirational figures in British music, and not just for his achievements on record. As a founder member of Glasgow's ... more info

Guardian Music — Post-punk masterminds Gang of Four are back with their first new recorded material since their 2004 return to action. But why does it come packaged with a sample of their blood?During one of Gang of Four's US tours 30 years ago, their singer Jon Kin... more info

Gigwise — To mark brand's 195th birthday... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — JANE'S ADDICTION--singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins--and producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek to the creative team. Sitek, best known for his produc... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - JANE'S ADDICTION; singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins, along with noted producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio) to their creative team. Site... more info

Guardian Music — From concerts in former Masonic temples to turning down the chance to sing Joy Division songs with Hooky ... it's a hard life being an indie professor but someone's got to do itHey there indie professor! As the year comes to a close, everyone is rele... more info

Guardian Music — Tom Waits, Billy Bragg and Zola Jesus are among those to salute Don Van Vliet, who died last week aged 69Following the death of Don Van Vliet last week, musicians have united to praise the man who performed as Captain Beefheart. Tom Waits, Zola Jesus... more info

ContactMusic — British music stars from bands including FRANZ FERDINAND, KLAXONS and THE ZUTONS have paid tribute to late American rocker/painter CAPTAIN BEEFHEART, who died on... more info

NME — Plus Billy Bragg and The Zutons also give Don Van Vliet a shoutout more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Edwyn Collins is the former singer/frontman of Orange Juice. He released his 7th album, Losing Sleep, this year. One of the albums singles, “Do It Again” just had a music video released. It features Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy from Franz Ferd... more info