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

Guardian Music — Following our potted history of German pop, our journey through the sounds of Europe continues as Wyndham Wallace introduces the acts making waves in his adopted countryReading this on a mobile? Click here to view videoGermany is the world's third bi... more info

Guardian Music — Following our guides to French, Polish, Dutch and Spanish pop, our exploration of the sounds of seven European countries continues with Germany. Think the country has underperformed on the pop music pitch? Think again, because here's everything you n... more info

Discobelle.net — Dutch electro collective Le Le consists of vocalist Faberyayo (a rapper, writer and TV personality in the Netherlands), world renowned graphic & fashion designer/beatsmith Parra along with Rimer London (ex-Comtron and Kraftwerk muse) will unleash the... more info

Guardian Music — If you have a stomach for the ravishingly strange, check out Chelsea Nikkel's magical yet menacing morality talesHometown: Auckland, New Zealand.The lineup: Chelsea Nikkel (vocals, piano).The background: Princess Chelsea is the solo project of Chelse... more info