Guardian Music — Alpine music festivals are booming - and the season has only just started. Tom Robbins picks the best parties on the pisteIn the spring of 2000, a group of 200 people, including a few DJs and their record bags, set off in coaches for a week's ski hol... more info

Rolling Stone — Last week, in memory of Newcleus’ Chilly B and their hit “Jam On It,” we asked our readers to tell us their favorite 1980s hip-hop tracks. Public Enemy, Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys rightfully dominated the list, but it was Rock and Roll Hall o... more info

Guardian Music — Inspired by the dereliction of 80s Detroit, Cybotron projected themselves into the future to create Motor City machine musicIt begins with a brief synthesised fanfare. Then comes the rhythm: choppy, insistent and clonky. A soulful solo vocal extempor... more info

NME — Salt 'N' Pepa, Grandmaster Flash also set for Butlins event more info

Guardian Music — From early vinyl-desecrating experiments to world championship tournaments, turtablists have honed their techniques to become hip-hop's answer to the lead guitaristWhat is it? An umbrella term used to define an attitude and set of techniques particul... more info

MTV.com News — If you still haven't made plans for the countdown to 2010, here's a handy guide to the hottest parties with the hottest stars.By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images Looking for a good party this New Year's Eve?... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about a cry for help. This time we want you to suggest songs about reaching maturitySometimes I feel like a motherless child. Particularly when my mum is on the phone telling me off for not remembering my aunt's birthday. Fortunatel... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z said "DJ Hero: Renegade Edition" makes you feel like you're Grandmaster Flash, and said he hasn't yet had the chance to play it against his co-star Eminem. more info

Rock Sellout — It’s funny how much can change in a year. It was around this time last year when I started DJ’n again(after a five year hiatus) with my buddy Darren and it went better than either of us could have hoped for. For awhile we played every and any gi... more info

MTV.com News — Stars perform tracks by LL Cool J, Beastie Boys and other acts from the legendary imprint. Eminem performs at the VH1's "Hip Hop Honors" Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images BROOKLYN, New York — Usually when hip-hop heads new and old gat... more info