Guardian Music — Last week was all about shoes, real and metaphorical. This week, we want you to suggest songs that affront and derideI think my fave comment of last week was from Williamsbach who made this observation about (another) Carl Perkins song:"Pointed Toe S... more info

Guardian Music — Four decades after starting out, Joan Armatrading is still writing and touring. She talks to Paul Sexton about her work with Gordon Brown – and why she loves The X FactorJoan Armatrading didn't get serious about playing guitar until she bought... more info

All About Jazz — July 31st 2010 will see the widely anticipated release of 'EVOLUTION' by USONIC The dynamic and vibrant sounds of modern Jazz fused with African groove and influences from around the world. THIS ALBUM IS SET TO TAKE THE JAZZ FUSION WORLD BY STORM. ... more info

USA Today Music — And among other intriguing tracks: Gaslight Anthem's 'American Slang' and Joan Armatrading's 'This Charming Life.' more info

The Independent — For nearly 40 years, music lovers have gazed at Joan Armatrading's guitar-playing, and marvelled at her assurance and control, the intense and feeling relationship she displays with her instrument: the complex and delicate chording on "Love and Affe... more info

All About Jazz — Progressive modern jazz in the classic jazz quartet format featuring: Greg Heath (tenor sax), John Donaldson (piano), Nick Kacal (bass) and Laurence Lowe (drums) Originally from New Zealand studied at the NSW Conservatorium in Sydney under the tutor... more info

Dlisted — John Malkovich (55) Jesse Metcalfe (30) Imogen Heap (32) Tré Cool (36) Jakob Dylan (39) Felicity Huffman (46) Mario Cantone (49) Donny Osmond (51) Joan Armatrading (58) Michael Nouri (63) Beau Bridges (67) Dame Judi Dench (74) Buck Henry (78) Dick... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Levin said... Domenico Scarlatti - Sonatas Vol.2. (1991) Dana Gillespie - Blue One (2001) Alvin Lee & Co. - In Flight CD 2. (1974) Joan Armatrading - Back To The Night (1975) Dinah Washington & Brook... [Visit the blog for the full post] more info