The Independent — Benedict Cumberbatch continues his global conquest, this time as an indie music star. more info

Guardian Music — La Musique, DerryAfter bouncing in and out of numerous venues around the city of Derry for half a decade, the La Musique guys have chosen the Gweedore Bar as the place to host their fifth birthday celebrations. Since setting up shop in 2007, La Musiq... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonThere is, naturally, more than one access point to Ireland's Two Door Cinema Club. To some they're the grassroots, hype-free success rejuvenating guitar music from the wafty jangle up. To others, they're the ubiquitous a... more info

Guardian Music — New Order, the xx and Azealia Banks are among lineup who will broadcast their sets onlineThis weekend's Bestival will be streamed live on YouTube. Those who can't make the trek to the Isle of Wight can experience the action from the comfort of their ... more info

Guardian Music — This barmy bunch from Bristol will make you want to paint your body neon and dance in a muddy fieldReading on a mobile? Listen hereHometown: Bristol.The lineup: James Hill (vocals), Miles Metric (bass, percussion, vocals), Ollie White (drums), Alex O... more info

Guardian Music — (Tender Age)If Beat Connection's first full-length album had appeared two weeks ago, it would have gone down like a barbecue in November in soggy, gloomy Britain. Now, though, summer's belated arrival makes their sunny electronic sounds ideal. Waves ... more info

Guardian Music — Livin' Proof, LondonLondon hip-hop crew Livin' Proof pulled off a bit of a coup when they hosted the first ever UK performance by A$AP Rocky at Cargo in March. Now they've done it again, securing the first ever live show on British soil by the second... more info

Prefix — Ed Macfarlane, Jack Savidge and Edd Gibson have some new material up their sleeves, but it might not ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/friendly-fires-might-put-out-music-under-a-new-nam/66987/ more info

Guardian Music — Is the sight of a pair of beige shorts in an air-conditioned building enough to signify summertime? Call me old-fashioned but I don't think men should wear shorts to work unless their job is playing football or working in a zoo. There's something sli... more info

Guardian Music — Victoria Park, LondonLovebox is London's annual urban disco. Leggings and leotards, in sundry neons, are practically compulsory this year, as are £4 cupcakes, sponsored photo booths and a million makeup stalls. All this corporate colour distracts fr... more info