Scotsman.com — GIL SCOTT-HERON *** PICTURE HOUSE, EDINBURGH more info

Abeano — Now, I like ‘Empire State Of Mind’ as much as the next man. But anyone who’s spent even 5 minutes there will know the song has no relation whatsoever to the place. The real New York is grimier than how Jay ‘n’ Al... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Festival Hall, LondonThat was a penis. No, wait, maybe it's labia and a tongue. The Milky Way! Actually, hang on, perhaps that's real … milk? Chris Cunningham's images leave before you get a handle on the anatomy. Anyone who has seen his ... more info

Nialler9 — A list of recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin. Bank Holiday Weekend means a busy calendar for gigs this week with all sorts of gigs from Crystal Antlers, Candi Staton, Rufus Wainwright, The Fall, Gil Scott Heron, The Hu... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Festival Hall, LondonGil Scott-Heron is a law unto himself. When he ambles on stage for his first UK date in nine years, eyes hidden by a flat cap and black suit flapping about his lean frame, he doesn't do what you might expect. Rather than ge... more info

The Telegraph — The return of the trailblazer beat poet ended up a damp squib. Rating: ** more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr Moodswings said... Blues: CALVIN RUSSELL "DAWG EAT DAWG" World Music: TINARIWEN "AMASSAKOUL" Indie: BECK "SEA CHANGE" Indie Rock: SHADES APART "EYEWITNESS" Soul/Jazz: GIL SCOTT-HERON "FREE WILL" http://newmoodswings.blogspot.com G O D said... CAU... more info

Pitchfork — What: The Great EscapeWhen: May 13-15Where: Brighton, EnglandWho: Broken Social Scene, Wild Beasts, the Big Pink, the Walkmen, These New Puritans, Surfer Blood, Here We Go Magic, Morning Benders, John Talabot, Sleigh Bells, the Fiery Furnaces, Warpai... more info

Guardian Music — Artists from LCD Soundsystem to Miley Cyrus have cancelled UK appearances as airspace remains closed. Meanwhile, Whitney Houston has to travel by ... car ferryThe music world is suffering further knock-on effects following the Icelandic volcano erupt... more info

Pitchfork — Last week, ash from volcanic eruptions under Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull glacier spread across Europe and made it impossible for a number of bands to play last weekend's Coachella Festival. And the volcano isn't done with us yet. That ash is still ... more info