Guardian Music — Mike Skinner emerged from the Birmingham garage scene, a musician poet who captivated a generation of fans with his wit and honesty. Now he writes about those years – the binges, the feuds, the need for authenticity that would end in illness and... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — 'They're great musicians with great songs', says Gallagher.Noel Gallagher has said The Stone Roses' Heaton Park reunion gigs are "going to be mega".The former Oasis man has said he is looking forward to the historic gigs, which are due to take place ... more info

Gigwise — Shaun Ryder also reveals dancer Bez will join reunion, despite previous denials more info

ContactMusic — Shaun Ryder credits the Stone Roses for the Happy Mondays reunion The frontman admitted it was the fellow Manchester group getting back together which propelled his own band to reunite their original line up He explained to the Yorkshire Ev... more info

Guardian Music — With lineups including David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, the Darkness, Emilé Sande, Simple Minds, Dappy and Tinie Tempah – and an American Idol winner at Knebworth – it's hard to work out who they're aimed at this yearExamining the listings for Knebwor... more info

ContactMusic — Happy Mondays star Bez is set to be a grandfather The dancer and percussionist became an integral member of the cult British band during their heyday in the early 1990s and was expected to hit the road with them when they reunite for a tour in May 12... more info

Guardian Music — Maraca-waving dancer says he is 'too old' to join Manchester band on reunion tour in MayThe years of melon-twisting and maraca-waving have taken their toll on the Happy Mondays' celebrated non-musical member, and Bez has said he will not be joining t... more info

Gigwise — Will not be joining band on tour... more info

ContactMusic — The Happy Mondays reunion tour wont feature dancer and percussionist Bez - because hes too old to hit the road The fun-loving star who became a cult icon in the U K s Madchester scene of the early 1990s has ruled himself out of the 2012 get togethe..... more info

NME - Radar — Here's the new single from Peace, 'Follow Baby'. A total statement of intent from the Birmingham fourpiece, it starts off like something from The Horrors' second LP and ends up paying homage to Happy Mondays. And it's released on April 23: C... more info