Guardian Music — We asked our readers to pick 10 essential tracks by the Who for newcomers. Here's what they came up withLast week we asked @guardianmusic Twitter followers to nominate the best songs by the Who for newcomers.Here are the results: 10 key tracks we hop... more info

Guardian Music — He's been the fairest of them all at compiling the RR playlist. Now, for his final topic, Jon Dennis reflects on your suggestionsIt's been my privilege to compile the Readers Recommend playlist since the beginning of last year. And what is the playli... more info

Guardian Music — The godfather of grunge on being rock's least loquacious talker, the merits of free dental care, and whether his band Dinosaur Jr were the Chuck Berry to Nirvana's BeatlesHi, J. Where are you?At the K-West hotel in West London. I'm in London doing in... more info

The Independent — The Chemical Brothers are following in the tracks of electro pioneers Kraftwerk and releasing a cycling-inspired song for the Olympic Games. more info

Guardian Music — The dance duo have composed an official piece of music to soundtrack the London 2012 Olympic cycling eventsThe Chemical Brothers have composed an official song for the London 2012 track cycling events, titled Theme for Velodrome. Tom Rowlands of the ... more info

Guardian Music — Captain's Rest, GlasgowWithin the world of DC Comics, the home of Batman and Wonder Woman, there are 52 alternate realities, including one in which Superman is both black and the president of the US. Perhaps that's also the universe where Ramona Gonz... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Nite Jewel at Governors Island in 2010 (more by Chris La Putt) Krautrock Classics New York is presenting a show at Le Poisson Rouge on August 23 with Nite Jewel and her husband/collaborator/Stones Throw artist Peanut Butter Wolf performing Kraftwerk'... more info

Guardian Music — The unrelenting beat of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's theme tune is far from boringBefore discussing the musical merits of Onwards Toward the Final Victory, it's perhaps worth considering North Korean popular music in general. That's partly f... more info

Guardian Music — Following the reunion of the Spice Girls for their musical and Cher's announcement on Twitter about a musical version of her life – what other musicians' songs would lend themselves to a stage musical? Let us know your thoughtsThe Spice Girls reuni... more info

Guardian Music — Each week we invite someone to share with us some of the songs they've been listening to recently. Today's selection features Ten Benson, Tight Fit and Half Man Half BiscuitThis week's playlist is by Paul Jenkins, a writer from Penarth who writes "in... more info