Guardian Music — Kings of Leon deliver their fearsome noise to an adoring UK crowd, cementing their position as album bestsellers of 2009What a difference a year, and Glastonbury Festival, makes. In 2008 Jay-Z's turn on Saturday night might have stolen the headlines ... more info

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Guardian Music — After the Manchester band's acrimonious break-up, three of their members – minus Peter Hook – have joined with Blur's Alex James to form Bad LieutenantFirst came Joy Division, then New Order, and now there's Bad Lieutenant. Following th... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Members of Joy Division and New Order for a new band more info

BBC News - UK — Three former members join forces with Blur's Alex James for a new project. more info

Stereogum — Aloha drummer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Cale Parks has successfully stepped out on his own for a couple of full-lengths over the past few years, and this remix of Ra Ra Riot's "Dying Is Fine" comes in advance of his new EP of original tunes, To ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — If Noel Gallagher is to be believed - and although he's a master of one-liner, we at City Life think this is gospel – these latest outdoor shows could be the last time you see or hear from Oasis in five years.Speak to Ian Brown and John Squire... more info

8/1 — New single | David EPThe Radio Dept. are related to such genres as Dream pop, Indie pop, Shoegaze and Twee Pop, with reviews comparing them to Pet Shop Boys, My Bloody Valentine and the Cocteau Twins On their website, they cite influences such as Cha... more info

Guardian Music — The Special is afflicted with a mystery illness that causes him to say the wrong things to the wrong audiences. But he's not alone: Eric Clapton, John Lydon and Nicky Wire are fellow sufferersThe Specials' open-air gig in Leeds the other night was qu... more info

Live Daily — Alt-rockers The Charlatans UK have set up a fall North American headlining tour as they continue to support last year's "You Cross My Path." The British group kicks off the outing Sept. 17 in San Diego, and will crisscross the continent before return... more info