ContactMusic — Dance music duo The Orb have teamed up with reggae great Lee Scratch Perry for tracks on their new album The OrbSERVER Dr Alex Paterson and long-time Orb collaborator Thomas Fehlmann lured the eccentric music veteran to Berlin Germany to record the u... more info

ContactMusic — A British festival set to feature performances by reggae icon LEE SCRATCH PERRY rapper Roots Manuva and dubstep stars Dub Pistols has been cancelled The Golden Down Festival was to take place in Hampshire England from 15 to 17 June 12 but it has no..... more info

Guardian Music — For all those ravers out there, here are the best summer dance gatheringsThe Beat-HerderWhen 29 June-1 JulyWhere Ribble Valley, LancashireWhat Atmospheric annual event in lush woodlandWho Orbital, Death In Vegas, Lee "Scratch" Perry, GoldieHow much W... more info

ContactMusic — Shaggy Damian Marley Lee Scratch Perry and Jimmy Cliff will all celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence in London A host of reggae dub and pop stars from the island nation will play at The O2 venue in London as part of the Respect Jamaica 50 c... more info

Guardian Music — When it comes to picking songs about addresses, you know where it's atLocation, location, location … last week we asked for your favourite songs about addresses. Musicians and songwriters have projected drama and mystery on to various buildings, or... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dub pioneer, living legend and genuine eccentric, Lee "Scratch" Perry is currently on a US tour that will stop at Gramercy Theater on Thursday (5/17) with openers Subatomic Sound System. Tickets are still available. All Lee Perry dates are... more info

Guardian Music — Fancy some Purple Stew cooked in a Melting Pot, washed down with some Alligator Wine? Then tuck into this week's playlistWe asked you to nominate some songs that take the form of recipes. And – would you believe? Many of them turn out not to be abo... more info

Guardian Music — (Future Noise Music)Mark Stewart's eighth solo record is not an easy listen, and I'm almost certain he would take that as a compliment. More than 30 years after founding seminal post-punk outfit the Pop Group, Stewart remains a fireband intent on cre... more info

ContactMusic — Lee Scratch Perry says he still performs as he needs to pay his bills Despite being 75 the reggae legend still takes to the stage as he wants his wife to be able to live the life she wants When asked what keeps him performing Lee said M... more info

Guardian Music — Words of wisdom from the dub legend on dubstep, getting fit in his 70s, and modifying the Lord's prayerSee footnotes at bottom of storyHello Lee, where are you now?I'm in my bedroom.What can you see from your window?[Wife repeats the question, slowly... more info