ContactMusic — Franz Ferdinand are rumoured to be preparing for a live return to the UK in December.Fans are hoping the band will be surprise guests at the All Tomorrow's Parties... more info

The Music Fix — Franz Ferdinand seem but a distant dream ... more info

Guardian Music — Show based on life of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti faces $5m lawsuitHailed as the Muhammad Ali, James Brown and Bob Dylan of Africa all wrapped into one, modern hip-hop wouldn't exist without Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the late Afrobeat star.But Kut... more info

Guardian Music — Full of heavenly hooks and catchy choruses, this sounds like chart music from a far-off time or parallel universeHometown: London.The lineup: Sam Mehran (voice, music).The background: There is much to pique one's interest about Outer Limits Recording... more info

NME — Band to play trio of shows in November, but won't reveal the venues more info

Gigwise — They take place next month... more info

Totally Fuzzy — zero said... - B. B. Seaton - Revolutionary Dub (1976) - Buffy Sainte-Marie - Many A Mile (1965) - Malaria! - Emotion (1982, vinyl rip) - Art Bears - The World As It Is Today (1981) - Buffy Sainte-Marie - Little Wheel Spin and Spin (1966) - Erns... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: "Captain America: The First Avenger" star Tommy Lee Jones (1946) "8 Simple Rules" actress Amy Davidson (1979) Prince Harry of Wales (1984) Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomso... more info

Guardian Music — Former Orange Juice star had to re-learn how to think, speak and walk before penning his new album. His 'massive ego' helps, says partner GraceBack in 1983, when fey, arty, jangle-pop ruled, Orange Juice took to the Top Of The Pops stage with their c... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — This light slowed down cover of Franz Ferdinand ‘s”Take Me Out” done by mysterious band Boxes sounds like it’s an old classic. Randomly found their bandcamp and left with quite a treat. It’s a pretty tremendous cover. Download it below: [mp... more info