Song, by Toad —  I know this is filed under ‘rambling’, but believe me, this will be far more rambling than the usual shit I write under this tag, so umm… well, you’ve been warned. It’s John Peel Day today, so first things first: I will be taking part in ... more info

DrownedInSound — No, the picture isn't Noel Edmonds. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — It's seven years since the DJ's death. What are your Peel memories?Seven years ago today the legendary DJ John Peel died aged 65. The blog Keeping It Peel is recording various tribute events taking place this month, and they've declared today to be J... more info

The Vinyl Villain — A wee apology.I can't give you all four tracks recorded for a John Peel Session by Fire Engines on 23 February 1981 and which was broadcast on 9 March.  One of the tracks is listed as Untitled and I've no idea what is was, But here's the other three... more info

The Vinyl Villain — First of all, a huge word of thanks to Mr John Greer for his superb posts of the last few days.  He certainly has a few fans out there judging by the very positive comments left behind and I promise he'll be back before too long with more words of w... more info

Guardian Music — Singer in critical condition following operation to remove blood clot on his brain, according to reportsTelevision Personalities' Dan Treacy is reportedly in a critical condition following an operation to remove a blood clot on his brain. The singer ... more info

Guardian Music — Our writers are picking their favourite albums. Here, Sian Rowe reveals her thirst for PJ Harvey's dazzling debutI was 13 years old when I started to realise I no longer related to pop music that had sustained me through childhood (Now That's What I ... more info

Altsounds — He may be known as The Baron Of Techno, a moniker given to him by John Peel, but Dave Clarke has an anarchist streak a mile wide and punk in his soul. From his break-through 'Red Series' in the mid 90s Dave Clarke has become one of the world's mos... more info

Guardian Music — Van Morrison proves his soulfulness to German TV viewers in a classic 70s clipFrom a 1974 German TV programme, Musik Laden (Music Shop), this is a six-and-a-half minute glimpse of Van Morrison in his prime, incontrovertible proof that he is one of th... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Pete Townshend will be delivering the inaugural John Peel Lecture on October 31st: BBC Radio 6 Music will launch The John Peel Lecture, a keynote speech given by a leading figure in music and/or broadcasting, at this year’s Radio Festival in Oct... more info