Gigwise — Reed and Destroy: Hitting out at the arse cracks of the music world... more info

Guardian Music — The applause is deafening as you throw down your guitar and walk off stage. High on adrenaline, you head to the dressing room and think: "This is it, I've made it, I'm a rock star!" Until 6am, that is, when your alarm goes off and you have to head of... more info

Guardian Music — No other writer has had as much influence on pop music as JG Ballard. His dystopian vision and sense of fear have held artists entranced and inspired bands across the decadesWhen the sad news arrived yesterday that JG Ballard had died, it wasn't just... more info

NME — Cult science fiction writer passes away aged 78 after a long illness more info

the fakeRICH weblog!!! — Take Joy Division combine it with Joan Jett and add some old Ramones and you have the newest edit from Prince Klassen.I know it seems like Im all over anything he puts out but thats because its usually THAT good. PLUS what DJ do you know that would e... more info

Guardian Music — This week, Art Brut sing about hitting the sauce, Lady Sovereign murders a Cure classic and Metronomy salute the airwavesArt Brut – Alcoholics UnanimousFor anyone wondering what Art Brut have been up to since their 2007 album It's a Bit Compli... more info

Guardian Music — The 1980s band were a match for the decade's other 'sound and fury' outfits, like Echo and the Bunnymen and the Cure. So why are they nearly forgotten today?When White Lies' debut album crashed in at No 1 recently, they immediately spawned a host of ... more info

NME — The renowned designer discusses his time at Factory Records, new job more info

NME — 'The North Will Rise Again…' charts the last thirty years of Manchester music more info

Music Mule — What? A Place To Bury Strangers / Dead Confederate A Place To Bury Strangers have supported some great bands  - fellow Brooklyners MGMT, Nine Inch Nails, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to name a few. They play shoegaze/garage rock and they play it LO... more info