Guardian Music — The Beatles never existed, a slice of Happy Mondays nostalgia, a brilliant Stone Roses reunion spoof, extreme feedback, and finally … how to press your ashes and RIV (rest in vinyl)Guardianmusic.tumblr.com is the place where our writers post songs,... more info

Guardian Music — A thorough biography of the Stone Roses illuminates the bickering and court battles that led to their downfallWho would be in a band? In rock, most narrative arcs end badly. Break-up, breakdown, death and dishonour are the results artists can usually... more info

Guardian Music — This Saturday's Guardian comes with a free copy of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches. But which Happy Mondays song is best?In case you haven't noticed, Happy Mondays are back. To celebrate their return, this Saturday we're giving away their classic al... more info

Guardian Music — Free CD with the Guardian on Saturday 23 June 2012It's been almost twenty years since Factory Records closed it's doors, but this Saturday Madchester lives on. The Happy Mondays are back and to celebrate their return to the festival scene we're givin... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Gary Whelan is to climb Italys three active volcanoes in three days to raise money for charity The Happy Mondays drummer has signed up to take part in the Three Volcano Trek in October 12 and will join a group of fellow fundraisers as ... more info

Guardian Music — Who needs Glasto? We have 12 good reasons why 2012's festival season will be one to rememberMADCHESTER RAVES ONThe reformation of baggy heroes the Stone Roses to play T in the Park and V (as well as their own Manchester shows) is the story of the sum... more info

Guardian Music — The best music and arts-focused summertime events for the whole family2000 TreesWhen 12-14 JulyWhere Upcote Farm, Cheltenham, GloucestershireWhat New and underground British bands in the CotswoldsWho 65daysofstatic, the Futureheads, Guillemots, Hundr... more info

ContactMusic — A two-day music festival in Northern Ireland due to feature headline sets from New Order and Happy Mondays has been axed amid poor ticket sales Titanic Lockdown which took three years to plan was scheduled to take place on 1 and 2 June 12 in Belfast.... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, LondonIf you discount his propensity for using the f-word, you could call Shaun Ryder a solid citizen these days. The Happy Mondays' leader is slim, drug-free and touchingly happy to be back together with the "original" lineup of his... more info

Guardian Music — Grimes, Dexys Midnight Runners and Happy Mondays are among the shows our writers will be reviewing this week. Take a look at the full list and tell us about live music you've seen recentlyEach week we publish a list of concerts our writers will be co... more info