Guardian Music — From epic rock to Buddhist boogie, here are 15 acts destined for big things over the coming monthsAgile BeastAgile Beast were a fantastic pop surprise for me. I spotted them at their first gig at Brixton Jamm. They're reminiscent of both Happy Monday... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Lost Interview : Noel Gallagher - 1991In the Spring of 1991 a journalist interviewed a person who would later become an enormous rockstar and musical legend, but at the time he was merely a roadie for the Inspiral Carpets. The journalist couldn't... more info

Guardian Music — These cerebral prog-poppers prove that Manchester is finally producing innovative, intelligent music againHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Duncan Wallis (vocals), Robin Richards (bass), Pete Broadhead (guitar), Dan Spedding (guitar), Andy Proudfoot (... more info

Guardian Music — Hear how surprisingly seasoned the teen Swedish sisters of First Aid Kit sound when they perform country-tinged folk-pop about hopes, regrets, cheatin' and hard-lovin', from their forthcoming debut album, The Big Black & The Blue (19 Feb to 8 Mar, st... more info

Guardian Music — The late singer's family is no longer seeking a judicial review of her death, saying they have achieved 'most' of their aimsThe family of Kirsty MacColl has suspended their Justice for Kirsty campaign, which sought a judicial review of the singer's d... more info

Altsounds — *T*hursday 31 December – 8pm – 3am over 18s only £27.50 adv www.ticketweb.co.uk (http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/) 0844 477 2000 24 Hour Party People get your dancing shoes on as Pet Sounds presents an exclusive live s... more info

Stereogum — After Solange covered Dirty Projectors, a band on Domino, it's only fair the Londoners who sing "Dominos" have a go at a song by Knowles' sister. Fitting into A Brief History Of Love's romantic aesthetic, they put their mark on Beyoncé's "Sweet... more info

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The Music Fix — Review: One time Happy Mondays producer churns out 2 discs of other people's trance. The shame! more info