XLR8R — After nearly two decades of collaboration that spawned five full-length albums, two high-profile DJ compilations, and a deluge of EPs, the men behind techno duo Swayzak, James Taylor and David Brown (pictured above), have parted ways. Since last year... more info

ContactMusic — Musical luminaries including Elton John Sting and James Taylor teamed up to raise money for the Rainforest Foundation at New Yorks Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening April 4 2012 reports Rolling Stone magazine Though the evening drew a varied... more info

ContactMusic — Sting Elton John and James Taylor were among the stars to perform at a special concert in New Yorks famous Carnegie Hall in aid of the Rainforest Fund as names were singled out with regards to who was destroying the rainforests of the world Trudie St... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Your instructions are simple: listen to Birdy, swoon, repeat. She's been called a "prodigy," "extraordinary," and has been compared to Adele by critics in the UK, and now she's bringing her soulful voice across the Atlantic with her self-tit... more info

ContactMusic — Meryl Streep and Channing Tatum are set to show off their singing skills at Stings upcoming Rainforest Fund benefit The Hollywood stars will be joined by Sir Elton John James Taylor Rosanne Cash and Jennifer Hudson at the annual event on 2 April 12 a... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Prolific folk singer James Taylor (1948) Actor Tyler Patrick Jones (1994) McFly singer Danny Jones (1986) THOR actress Jaimie Alexander (1984) Actor Samm Levine (1982) Act... more info

Guardian Music — BabelUK-resident Swedish singer Emilia Martensson made an impact in 2010 on Kairos 4Tet's popular debut Kairos Moment, but although her duo with pianist Barry Green is comparatively new, this set (covering Jacques Brel, Egberto Gismonti, James Taylor... more info

Guardian Music — After the president tweeted his 2012 campaign playlist, we did a bit of headphone analysis. But what songs would you have included?President Barack Obama tweeted his 2012 campaign Spotify playlist on Thursday – which is in itself noteworthy in that... more info

Detroit Free Press — One of the new crop of bands heavily influenced by roots, folk and Americana music, Dawes has a melodic, harmony-filled sound that's more than a little reminiscent of vintage Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, James Taylor and the Band. The Los Angel... more info

Guardian Music — An intimate chat between the shock-rock great and the Luxury Comedy funnyman. Warning: contains dead chickens and goth golf clothingNOEL FIELDING Hi Alice, thanks for talking to us from Hawaii. You haven't bumped into Mick Fleetwood down there have y... more info