Guardian Music — The singer and left-wing activist used a lecture in memory of John Peel to criticise Michael Gove's plans to scrap GCSEsSinger Billy Bragg has warned that the government's education reforms risk stifling creativity and leaving the pop charts the pres... more info

Guardian Music — Watch Billy Bragg's John Peel Lecture live from the 2012 Radio Festival in Salford on 12 November at 7pmFollowing in the footsteps of last year's inaugural speaker, Pete Townshend, Bragg will explore how the pirates of radio become mainstream and in ... more info

Guardian Music — Scottish songwriter picks up best solo act, with Pulp, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers also among the winnersThe old guard of rock were celebrated at this year's Q awards, with prizes for Pulp, Blur, the Manic Street Preachers, the recently refor... more info

Guardian Music — A reminder of Rod the mod at his peerless best, before the Atlantic crossing that robbed him of his soulReading on a mobile? Click here to view video.I once went to a party in a scout hut for someone's 18th birthday. There was a disco, of sorts; and ... more info

ContactMusic — In light of the recent allegations brought forth against former DJ John Peel, the BBC have announced that they will most likely drop the planned... more info

ContactMusic — The Fall and The Undertones paid tributes to late DJ John Peel at a fundraising concert this week.The bands - two of the iconic DJ's favuorite -... more info

ContactMusic — Evidently, it has really not been a good week for dead ex-BBC employees. Over the past two weeks the worst fears, that were merely rumours in Jimmy... more info

Guardian Music — Corporation says it will reconsider renaming section of BBC Broadcasting House if sex abuse claim is provedThe BBC has said it will reconsider naming part of its new London headquarters after the late DJ John Peel, if a claim he made a 15-year-old pr... more info

The Independent — A free digital art service set up to give everyone access to the Cultural Olympiad from their living rooms is to be extended for another six months. more info

Core News — “Renowned for poetic lyrics and luminous harmonies, Chapel Club have recorded a special Maida Vale session for Rob. He’s also been rooting around in the John Peel archives for a rare session track from The White Stripes. All of this plus two hour... more info