Altsounds — We're not even halfway through the year and* Yuck* are already proving to be one of the breakout acts of 2011, with a critically lauded debut album, acclaim on both sides of the pond, sold-out headline shows and even an appearance on Jools Holland... more info

Guardian Music — The singer, 64, on Buddhism, getting older and her lovely feetI hated every minute of my early career. I was incredibly anxious and there was so much responsibility because everyone was dependent on me for a living and I was so young. I just wanted t... more info

Guardian Music — He commissioned the Britannia TV series and is in charge of Later ... with Jools Holland, vital showcases for music of all erasBroadcaster: creative head, BBC TV music entertainmentAs well as being in overall charge of the durable Later … with Jool... more info

Totally Fuzzy — "You can see why Jools Holland is so bats about Imelda May…authentic boogie-woogie piano, a genuinely great voice that revs like a hotrod at the start line, and she writes her own material." - Mojo Irish rockabilly songwriter and performer Imelda... more info

Guardian Music — Exhibitions, rooftop folk music, Blondie at Kew – plan some capital entertainment with these events recommended by London listings website Run-Riot.comMary Hampton: Secret Gardens and Enchanted Follies, 15 June, Queen Elizabeth Hall roof gardenThi... more info

Totally Fuzzy — And now for something completely different! If you appreciate Manhattan Transfer and some of the other lesser known "40s/50s retro" groups.. this might be something for you... otherwise it might be a bit of a culture shock for you.. although? It may... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Seasons Of My Soul is the debut album by British singer, Rumer. Available in the US from September 2011, but you don't have to wait that long, you can already stream it in full, and enjoy it below, after you clicked Read More... thanks to the good f... more info

Stereogum — The Strokes were on Jools Holland last night, and they played “Under Cover Of Darkness” and “Taken For A Fool” for the audience in the shadows. One thing to note: Julian Casablancas playfully covers Albert Hammond, Jr.’s eyes for part of �... more info

Guardian Music — From busking in Brooklyn to recording in London, multi-instrumentalist Marques Toliver is making a big impression, and has a lot of big ideasYou might be forgiven for feeling you recognise the singer-songwriter and violinist Marques Toliver from some... more info

Guardian Music — Footage of Arcade Fire at a house party in 2002 shows a band with great things ahead. By Chris SalmonMontreal collective Arcade Fire have spent this year being honoured at music's biggest award ceremonies and playing festival headline slots, but a t... more info