Guardian Music — Ever since the arrival of Amy and Lily, female artists have been taking over the charts. Now, with the country's top five albums all by women, it appears their mission is accomplishedA curious symmetry took over the British album charts this weekend.... more info

Guardian Music — Our anonymous columnist offers tips on playing festivals ... including what to do if you spot a girl covered in mayonnaiseIt's festival season. This weekend we played three different festivals in three days. Each one has its own identity, from boutiq... more info

NME — Hear Pulp man's contribution to Boys Noize and Erol Alkan's new single on NME.COM more info

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Gigwise — He joins other students... more info

Guardian Music — Geeky men everywhere will be cheering Tom Pellereau's unlikely victory in The Apprentice. But let's not get carried awayThe most recent series of the Apprentice was already a few weeks along when someone, somewhere tweeted that one of the contestants... more info

Guardian Music — Summertime means something smooth and mellow. And here's an Italian cratedigger with music to hit the so-naff-it's-cool spotHometown: Lecce, Italy.The lineup: Giorgio Tuma (vocals, instruments), Alice Rossi (vocals), Alessio Borgia (drums, percussion... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Jarvis Cocker is to receive an honorary degree from the British university he immortalised in Pulp hit Common People. The singer studied fine art and film at University of the Arts London and later referenced his alma mater's constituent colle... more info

Gigwise — Along with guitarist Jeff Back... more info

The Telegraph — Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker is to be honoured by the University of the Arts London. more info