Guardian Music — Long-awaited LP from notoriously secretive band will be 'finished' as soon as Ariel Pink's guest vocals are recordedTen years since the release of their one and only album, the Avalanches' follow-up to Since I Left You may finally see the light of da... more info

Guardian Music — Richard Ashcroft's new album has a tracklist that's funnier than anything pop satirists could come up with. But which other running orders out-spoof the spoofs? Ten years ago, my colleague on the soon-to-be-defunct Select magazine, Steve Lowe, had a ... more info

Guardian Music — Former drummer with the Welsh rock band StereophonicsThe rock drummer turned broadcaster Stuart Cable, who has been found dead aged 40 at his home in Llwydcoed, south Wales, was a larger-than-life character whose powerhouse drumming propelled the Wel... more info

NME - The Video Blog — News of Stuart Cable's death has prompted a number of affectionate tributes, not least from Manic Street Preachers, who posted the following statement: "Whenever you met Stuart, you always walked away with a massive smile on your face. Such a giganti... more info

NME — Former Stereophonics drummer was found dead this morning (June 7) more info

Gigwise — Former Stereophonics drummer has died... more info

Gigwise — They've got so many songs... more info

NME — Band contribute guitar part and lyrics to new song more info

NME — Band set to return with new record in September more info

DrownedInSound — Manic Street Preachers have announced a spate of UK dates for later in the year, in September and October to be precise. This is good news for their fans, but the perhaps-better news is that they're currently finishing off recording/mastering/mixing ... more info