Guardian Music — Noise-rock pioneers collaborate on project inspired by German playwright in what Reed called a 'marriage made in heaven'Two noise-rock pioneers of different generations have come together in one unlikely collaboration, with Metallica's announcement t... more info

Guardian Music — Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker never misses Eurovision, while rock writer Charles Shaar Murray thinks it's a showcase for European culture at its worst. Susanna Rustin lets them argueTonight's 56th annual Eurovision song contest will see the kitsch and th... more info

Guardian Music — I'll admit it – I can hum every Eurovision winner and I love rewatching the nail-biting 1993 contest. If only the UK took things as seriously as me, we might stand a chance of winningMy name is John and I am a fan of the Eurovision song contest. No... more info

Altsounds — The Danish-born Berlin-based singer-songwriter Agnes Obel landed a pan-European hit with her disarmingly beautiful debut album 'Philharmonics'. After seven weeks at #1 in Denmark and hitting the Top 10 in both France and the Netherlands, the delu... more info

Guardian Music — This year's bands will hope to walk in the footsteps of festival alumni Mumford & Sons and Amy WinehouseIts early days amounted to a gaggle of obscure indie kids playing to beer-soaked youngsters in pub back rooms, but Saturday will see a rather mor... more info

Guardian Music — They are the best Eurovision hope the UK has had for years. But could it be career suicide for the boyband?The coach comes to a stop in Volendam, a village just outside Amsterdam. Holland's Eurovision song contest organiser, Rene, checks we're all h... more info

Guardian Music — One of the great tenors of his generation loved by opera audiences all over the worldRobert Tear, who has died aged 72, was without question the most versatile and probably the most intelligent tenor of his generation, as authoritative in the music ... more info

Guardian Music — This London duo use R&B tropes and techniques to create pop music bright enough to light up the chartsHometown: London.The lineup: Aluna Francis (vocals) and George Reid (music).The background: People – critics, because critics are people, too – ... more info

Altsounds — *Lulu and the Lampshades* released their debut EP, 'Cold Water', on *Moshi Moshi* on February 14th 2011. 'Cold Water' and 'Cups' are also to be released simultaneously on limited 7” as part of Moshi Moshi Singles Club. Luscious harmonie... more info

Guardian Music — This Hairsprayed garage band of 'brother and sisters' are either a butch Ronettes or a gay RamonesHometown: Oakland, California.The lineup: Seth Bogart (vocals, keyboards), Shannon Shaw (bass), Michelle Santamaria (guitar), Erin Emslie (drums), Amy B... more info