XLR8R — Earlier today, the international Sónar festival added a list of impressive names to its existing lineup, which already boasts Lindstrøm and Todd Terje, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Kraftwerk performing its 3-D audio/visual spectacle. read more more info

ContactMusic — Former Kraftwerk star Karl Bartos felt snubbed when he wasn't asked to take part in the band's retrospective gigs in New York last year (12).The... more info

ContactMusic — German synth-pop pioneers Kraftwerk have won a long-running copyright battle relating to a brief sampling of their 1977 song Metal On Metal.The... more info

The Independent — Tate bosses have apologised "unreservedly" for a ticketing disaster this week which left many fans of German electronic group Kraftwerk unable to see the band after the gallery's website could not cope with demand. more info

ContactMusic — The Tate Modern’s servers have crashed and scores of Kraftwerk fans are furious. This is the aftermath of tickets for the legendary electronic... more info

ContactMusic — Eager Kraftwerk fans have crashed an art gallery's website after an overwhelming rush to buy tickets for the band's retrospective gigs in London.The... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rush over Kraftwerk? Public Enemy over N.W.A? The whole concept of a Rock Hall is admirable, but the futility of the endeavor is equally apparent.When shortstop Barry Larkin was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July, Reds fans looking to de... more info

The Independent — Fans flocked in droves to Tate's website this morning to purchase tickets for the hotly anticipated Kraftwerk gigs at the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall. more info

Consequence of Sound — But no N.W.A., Kraftwerk, Joan Jett, or Deep Purple. more info

Guardian Music — Buying online may be efficient, but where's the joy in that? Our writers choose their favourite local bookshops, butchers and boutiques for everything you need for Christmas… and beyond. Add your tips to the Guardian's local shopping mapAG Hendy &... more info