Guardian Music — Scottish folk singer-songwriter and playwright known as the Bard of DundeeThe Scottish singer-songwriter and playwright Michael Marra – popularly known as the Bard of Dundee – has died aged 60 after suffering from cancer. Marra's songwriting wasÂ... more info

Guardian Music — Writer and musician Pat Kane and music critic Peter Paphides debate the merits of digital downloadsPat Kane It's good news that digital music sales are outstripping CD sales for the first time. But this is not because I believe it's a triumph against... more info

Guardian Music — 'I lost all my eccentricities when I became famous – like growing my fingernails long and being a bit effeminate'What got you started?Punk. As a kid, I'd buy punk records and try to make a similar din. Later on, I had a job as a ledger clerk in aÂ... more info

Starpulse — Rick Astley, the Human League and Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley are to co-headline this summer's Rewind Festival in Scone Palace, Scotland. Heaven 17, Bananarama, Hue & Cry, The Beat, ABC, T... more info

ContactMusic — RICK ASTLEY, the HUMAN LEAGUE and SPANDAU BALLET frontman TONY HADLEY are to co-headline this summer's (11) Rewind Festival in Scone Palace, Scotland.Heaven 17, Bananarama, Hue & Cry, The Beat, ABC, The Bluebells and Fiction Factory, who have reforme... more info

Guardian Music — Tom Service charts his melodic milestonesIt's not much to look at, the stretch of road between the Helensburgh roundabout and Luss, on the west side of Loch Lomond. But that small section of the A82 resounds with music for me – to be precise, ... more info