Guardian Music — The Maccabees, On tourOnce an appealingly eccentric indie band, the Maccabees have since signed a major deal and streamlined their sound. No one would begrudge them that, especially since theirs so far has been a slightly difficult journey. On their ... more info

Impose Magazine — Brooklyn's Black Marble embraces the doom and gloom of 1980s bands like Joy Division and The Cure. They are named after a dark, slick, heavy stone, what else could you expect? "Pretender," is the opening track from their debut EP, Weight Against ... more info

Guardian Music — Canada's Voivod are one of heavy metal's most unique, beloved treasures. Now their extraordinary early recordings are getting an official releaseFor Voivod's drummer Michel Langevin – known as Away, supposedly owing to a now impossible-to-perceive ... more info

BBC 6 Music — Rock Photographer Kevin Cummins puts his best pictures on display more info

Guardian Music — This group of young ideologues seem to relish their own discontent. Meet the Mancunian Manics …Hometown: Manchester.The lineup: Jamie Lee (vocals, guitar), Charlie Cocksedge (guitar, keyboard), Scott Beaman (bass, keyboard), Billy Byron (drums).The... more info

Guardian Music — If you're expecting this girl group to sound like a surrogate Saturdays, think again: this is polished, well-produced stuffHometown: London.The lineup: Monique Robert, Ashley Shaw, Daisy Evans, Chelsey Reynolds and Seyi Joshua.The background: From Ab... more info

Guardian Music — We gotta get out of this place, if it's the last thing we ever do. But not before your favourite songs in search of something newWe're off! Let's go, on a journey into sound: taking in some records that leave the others behind, all nominated over the... more info

Guardian Music — Far from a heavy hauntological trip, this London band's soaring and sublime synth-pop hints at hope after tragedyHometown: London.The lineup: Alex Starling (vocals, guitar), Ian Palmer (drums), Rayna Ferner (keyboards), Dan Whiffin (guitar), Alex Sha... more info

BBC 6 Music — Peter avoids 'tribute band territory' as he plays Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures more info

Guardian Music — Bassist Peter Hook says Lost Sirens EP will 'draw a line' under his split with bandNew Order have revealed plans to release out-takes from their final album, Waiting for the Sirens' Call. Due in December, the Lost Sirens EP will comprise eight tracks... more info