The Vinyl Villain — Newer visitors to the blog might be wondering what the hell the title of today's post is all about. Y'see, for a while back there, I was proudly posting some songs which I was happy enough to admit having a lot of affection for but which might come a... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Florence Welch has a formidable, ethereal, pop/soul vocal vibe going — same as such female singing stars from across the pond as Annie Lennox, Kate Bush, Sinead O'Connor and PJ Harvey. more info

Guardian Music — PICK OF THE WEEK Hot Chip One Life Stand (EMI)House music has traditionally been home for vocalists of a frisky and full-lunged breed, its four-to-the-floor thump the perfect bed on which to bounce off all manner of libidinous sentiments. Hot Chip's... more info

Guardian Music — Dingwalls, LondonAs 2009 dawned, the critical consensus held that female-fronted art-pop would dominate the year's musical landscape. This prediction proved remarkably ­prescient, with Florence and the Machine and La Roux becoming fixtures in the ... more info

Stereogum — After talking about the Cocteau Twins/Smiths/Shop Assistants-inspired haze of Jack Tatum's Wild Nothing on the dreamy "Confirmation" (and appropriately airy take on Kate Bush's "Cloudbusting"), I suggested you should keep your eyes peeled for a Captu... more info

MTV.com News — A familiar face gets a third chance and guest judge Shania Twain compliments one contestant's 'bottom end.'By James Montgomery Katelyn Epperly tries out for "American Idol" in Chicago Photo: Fox On Wednesday night (January 19), "American I... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about heading downstream. This time, we want you to suggest songs that push you out of your comfort zoneIt turned out to be an unusual week. The augurs were there when comments were set to close in 2009, a gaffe for which I'd like t... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — TORONTO - There is probably no one that fits the bill of reluctant pop star more perfectly than British chanteuse Kate Bush. more info

Silent Uproar — Nada Surf will release a covers album, if i had a hi-fi, later this year. The record includes renditions of songs from Kate Bush, Dwight Twilley and the Go-Betweens. Fans can pick up the album early on the band's spring tour in March and April, which... more info

411 Mania — Band takes on Kate Bush, the Moody Blues, Depeche Mode and more, plus some special tour dates... more info