NME — Boxer Rebellion, James Blake and Operator Please also on the line-up more info

Guardian Music — Two Door Cinema Club, On tourIf it once seemed the last refuge of the scoundrel, the last five years have seen indie dance become an almost respectable idea. Operating in a similar area to British groups like Foals and Friendly Fires – all fast BPM... more info

ContactMusic — Alex James says classical music saved him when Blur were "disintegrating".The band's bassist says that after they originally parted ways with guitarist Graham Coxon... more info

Guardian Music — From the Pixies to the Zombies, Jude Rogers talks to the bands who chose to burn out, not fade away"People get into bands, and just keep going because it's that's what's in front of them, don't they?" Down the line from New York, sounding world-weary... more info

Guardian Music — Legendary guitarists, including Andy Summers and Graham Coxon, on why they love the iconic guitarSixty years ago, in the summer of 1950, a small Californian business was preparing to introduce the world to a new musical invention. The Fender Electric... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Amd said... SOUTH AFRICA VOL. 1 The first of four weekly post to coincide with the World Cup, discussing aspects of the event amnd featuring randomly-chosen songs from the host country: Nancy Jacobs & her Sisters – Meadowlands (1955) Mandoza – Nk... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Thomas said... This Week's Top 5 Most Played Songs! 1. School of Seven Bells - Babelonia 2. Toro Y Moi - Leave Everywhere 3. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls 4. Dirty Three & Cat Power - Great Waves 5. OMD - Sister Marie Says (demo) http://www.thefront... more info

Guardian Music — Singer says Blur will definitely record new material after the success of Fool's Day, but denies rumours that the band are recording a new albumDamon Albarn has confirmed rumours that Blur are set to record new material, saying the band are "definite... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sakalli said... National Head Band - Albert 1 (1971) (@256) Embryo - Jazzbuhne Berlin (Live 1989) (@256) http://www.sakalli.info Gumshoe said... Gawrsh! A new Top-10, Album of the Week #18 and ... An MP3 each from Leopard Leg and T.I.T.S. ... steamy... more info

NME — Guitarist will be joined by folk legends for the Birmingham Town Hall show more info