8/1 — 7.7/10Kuzey Amerika'nın tuhaf folk isimlerinden Joanna Newsom yaptığı her çalışma ile döneminin müzikal kimliÄŸine yön verirken, alternatif müzik dinleyicisinin bile sınırlarını zorlayan iÅŸler ü... more info

MTV.com News — He was joined by Andrew Garcia and Aaron Kelly in this week's bottom three.By James Montgomery Michael Lynche on "American Idol" Wednesday Photo: Fox On Tuesday night's "American Idol," we had extended didgeridoo bellowing, a winsome bagpip... more info

Guardian Music — It's not just the preserve of Albert Einstein and Prince – eccentric behaviour benefits society and helps us live longerIf we ever meet, you might notice my hand slip down the back of my trousers to caress my buttocks. I also have a habit of g... more info

Guardian Music — From Florence Welch to Fever Ray, Kate Bush's music continues to encourage women in pop to find their voicesIn 1978, the seismic shock of Kate Bush's voice first shook the pop world, setting off waves of influence that are still felt today. Despite h... more info

Guardian Music — A new initiative is highlighting the value of music to a generation that thinks it should be as freely available as tap waterYesterday saw the launch of the industry initiative Music Matters. It's a two-pronged project with a range of short, animated... more info

Guardian Music — Educational campaign to change attitudes to music piracy backed by website Spotify and retailers Amazon, HMV and TescoA campaign to change attitudes to music piracy was launched today, backed by the music site Spotify and retailers Amazon, HMV and Te... more info

Guardian Music — The Duchess, York"I have a lot of memories of this place," begins Emma Pollock, once of the Delgados, recalling how as an eight-year-old child she was brought to York on a school trip to visit the railway museum. After 11 years in her acclaimed forme... more info

The Vinyl Villain — GAY TIMESHere’s a question – have you ever fancied a ‘famous’ singer or musician? As a male, I’m not talking your usual Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Clare Grogan, Kate Bush or whoever, I’m more interested in a queerer ... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' Top 12 cheat sheet looks at Lynche's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Michael Lynche at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its Top 12 finalist... more info

MTV.com News — From Michael Lynche's 'This Woman's Work' to Alex Lambert's tear-heavy exit, it's all in the latest 'Idol in 60 Seconds.'By Jim Cantiello Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert and Katie Stevens on Thursday's "American Idol" Photo: Frank Mi... more info