The Quietus — "I would definitely consider it", he claims... more info

Guardian Music — If the BBC is looking to inject some extra excitement into the next series of Strictly Come Dancing, then they might have found it. Jarvis Cocker, according to the Daily Mirror, is keen to take part. 'I would definitely consider it,' the former Pulp ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — We’ve discussed the art of the mix many times on AD in the past, none more so than on A Cassette Valediction parts one and two. A well curated mix, be it an old school mixtape, CD-R or, ahem, radio show, truly is an art form. Try as ‘they’ may,... more info

8/1 — 40 Kiss - Sonic Boom39 Wilco - Wilco38 Rick Ross - Deeper Than Rap37 Gallows - Grey Britain36 Brakesbrakesbrakes - Touchdown35 Miike Snow - Miike Snow34 Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx33 The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You32 U2 - No Line On... more info

Guardian Music — Sheffield crooner Richard Hawley on waxing a quiff, his megabass waterphone, and fighting The ManHello Richard Hawley! Before we start, what's the secret to a luxuriant quiff?Simple: wash it every day, comb it back, Black & White. Black & White's a w... more info

NME — Patrick Wolf, Kid Harpoon and Jack Penate also join Florence And The Machine onstage more info

8/1 — Q 50 best albums of the year | worst list of da year50 Jarvis Cocker - Further Complications 49 Bob Dylan - Together Through Life 48 Ian Brown - My Way 47 Madness - The Liberty Of Norton Folgate 46 Golden Silvers - True Romance 45 Conor Oberst And ... more info

Rollo & Grady — Q Magazine 50 Best Albums Of 2009. 50.) Jarvis Cocker – Further Complications 49.) Bob Dylan – Together Through Life 48.) Ian Brown – My Way 47.) Madness – The Liberty Of Norton Folgate 46.) Golden Silvers – True Romance 45.) Conor Oberst A... more info

Guardian Music — Welcome, one and all, to the latest edition of Music Weekly. This week's show kicks off with art beast Gonzales, who happens to be in the middle of a residency at London's Pigalle club. Laura Barton met up with the Canadian musician to talk about bei... more info

Guardian Music — The live feel of a gig with studio-level sound quality – Chris Salmon loves a good sessionThe idea of websites hosting their own music sessions is now well-established, with the best, such as the Paris-filmed Take-Away Shows on Blogotheque.net... more info