ContactMusic — Singer John Walker has died after a short battle with liver cancer. He was 67. The star, one of the founders of 1960s group The Walker Brothers, passed away at his Los Angeles home on Saturday (07May11). A statement on Walker's website reads... more info

Guardian Music — Meltdown festival, Southbank Centre, London SE1From politics and cricket to singalongs with blues stomper Seasick Steve, Richard Thompson's passion for folk-based, rootsy music makes for a rousing week on the SouthbankBerets off to Richard Thompson, ... more info

Perez Hilton — Ryan Ross and John Walker, formerly of Panic! at the Disco have embarked on their new musical project: The Young Veins! The former Panic! boys were leaning towards The Guts as the name of their new musical venture, but decided it was "too punk" for t... more info

NME — Ryan Ross and John Walker quit the band more info