Guardian Music — For a cosy sound this autumn you could do worse than this oversized alt folk outfit in the vein of Mumford & SonsHome: Brighton, Norfolk, London.The lineup: Benedict Rubinstein (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, autoharp), Daniel Matthews (guitar, pia... more info

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DrownedInSound — As the bass player and often controversial mouthpiece of the Manic Street Preachers, Nicky Wire needs little by way of an introduction. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video The Manic Street Preachers have been on a bit of a roll the last few years. After arguably losing their way somewhat with the likes of the cold, sterile 'Lifeblood,' 2007's 'Send Away the Tigers' saw them reinvigorated, melodic an... more info

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DrownedInSound — For a band so obsessed with invoking their past, you do wish the Manics weren't so reluctant to throw in a bit of the old grit and ardour. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

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Scotsman.com — NICKY Wire has kept one polythene bag bearing the shop's name, Martin Luther Records, a souvenir of his final visit to the old stamping ground of the four friends who woul more info