ContactMusic — Kate Bush – the singer and songwriter who penned the hits ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘Running Up The Hill’ – has been awarded a CBE. Bush is... more info

ContactMusic — One of Britain’s most critically lauded pop stars has been given additional royal recognition, with the news that Kate Bush has been awarded with a... more info

ContactMusic — Kate Bush has been honoured with a Commander of the British Empire (Cbe) medal by Queen Elizabeth Ii.The reclusive Wuthering Heights singer made a... more info

The Independent — Kate Bush, one of Britain's most unique and innovative singers, was made a CBE by the Queen today and dedicated the honour to her family and musical collaborators.     more info

Aurgasm — minimal folk // avant-pop The avant-garde pop songstress Lia Ices possesses the theatrical glamour of Florence Welch, while her husky, half-whispered vocals are reminiscent of Joanna Newsom, Kate Bush and Cat Power. Lia’s album Grown Uknown (2011) ... more info

DrownedInSound — Following news this morning that they'll be playing the Drowned In Sound stage at this year's Great Escape, Rob Leedham talks to the electronic trio about recording News From Nowhere, writing songs for Kate Bush and The Sopranos... Read the ful... more info

Dlisted — I haven't felt this excited about an artist's grand return since Kate Bush released Aerial. (On a possibly related note: today is unofficially International Sarcasm Day.) After taking a long break from failing at lip-synching and being the... more info

ContactMusic — The Queen has chosen to honour those from the world of sport over most others with this year's New Years honours list, following a year of immense... more info

ContactMusic — Ewan Mcgregor, Kate Bush, artist Tracey Emin and illustrator Quentin Blake will kick off 2013 in style after finding their names on Queen Elizabeth... more info

The Independent — Quentin Blake, the illustrator whose wiry, sprightly figures have brought to life the prose of writers from Roald Dahl to Michael Rosen, leads an eclectic roll call of figures from the arts in the New Year Honours. more info