Sweeping The Nation — 1980 has gone down as the year of unusual numbers of rock deaths - Lennon, John Bonham, Ian Curtis, Bon Scott, Malcolm Owen of the Ruts, Tim Hardin - which tends to overshadow that the improbable pace of development and diversification around these y... more info

Dlisted — When you’re a naive 9-year-old and you’re jammin’ in your jammies to “Pull Up To The Bumper” by the legendary Grace Jones, you might not realize until, I don’t know, 15-20 years later, that that song is HELLA dirty. And then you’re all ... more info

The Quietus — The symposium is the second in an ongoing international series devoted to exploring the topic of 'the iconic' more info

The Quietus — With performances from Slayer, Mogwai, and Grace Jones – and lessons learned on the burden of choice and the joy of sleep (and Sleep) – Brian Coney takes to Barcelona for this year's edition of the inimitable Primavera Sound. Photograph... more info

Stereogum — Primavera has a particular reputation, as being one of the best, most interestingly curated festivals in Europe. (Or, anywhere, for that matter.) It earns it. Especially compared to a bunch of lackluster festivals stateside through the first half of ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Noel Gallagher, Mavis Staples, Carly Simon, Grace Jones, De La Soul, and Jehnny Beth are among the many artists who contributed to the band's new album. more info

Nialler9 — Gorillaz returned last night with news of a new album Humanz and as promised, a slew of guest spots for the likes of Grace Jones, De La Soul, Kali Uchia, Kelela, Danny Brown, Jamie Principle, Mavis Staples, Zebra Katz and Pusha T among others l... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Grace Jones, Mavis Staples, Danny Brown, De La Soul, Pusha T, Kelela, Vince Staples & more appear on the first Gorillaz album in six years. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Featuring Mavis Staples, Carly Simon, Grace Jones, De La Soul, Savages’ Jehnny Beth, and more. more info

New York Times — Christophe Coppens, a celebrated milliner for the likes of Rihanna, Grace Jones and Roisin Murphy, directs a Janacek work in Brussels. more info