NME — "It was the only way we could be ourselves again" more info

DrownedInSound — An album which has meant the world to a hell of a lot of people more info

Guardian Music — James Dean Bradfield: ‘One minute we were backstage with Arthur Scargill. The next we were on stage with Kylie’In early 1995, we went to a place called House in the Woods to record demos. Richey [Edwards], our lyricist and guitarist, wan... more info

Obscure Sound — Already opening for acts like Manic Street Preachers, Tom Odell, and the Maccabees, Toronto-based quartet Jane’s Party have found quick success as a quickly enjoyable rock outfit with a Brit-pop touch. Delightfully catchy new track “Coming On Str... more info

Guardian Music — The Manics have released their official song for the Welsh national team. Joe Jordan should cover his earsThe Manic Street Preachers have finally revealed their official Euro 2016 anthem for the Wales national team, Together Stronger (C’mon Wa... more info

NME — Band namecheck Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey in football song more info

Guardian Music — Iggy Pop | Melanie Martinez | Adam Green | Manic Street Preachers | Cash + DavidThis has been a grizzly year for rock legends, but Iggy Pop – notoriously one of our most self-destructive – is not just surviving, he’s thriving. Ed... more info

Guardian Music — To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the platinum selling 1996 record that scored the Welsh rock group their first commercial success, a special box set will be released. Taken from the EMG reissue, here’s a preview of the book, featuring Nick... more info

Nialler9 — The Limerick post-punk band Slow Riot burst into our consciousness with a song called ‘City Of Culture’ that lambasted their hometown’s cultural status before following that up with a song called ‘Demons’ that channels early Interpol in the... more info

Stereogum — James Corden is keeping a steady stream of British music royalty coming through his Late Late Show studio. Since the show launched less than three months ago, it’s featured Jessie Ware, Mark Ronson, Manic Street Preachers, One Direction, Sting, and... more info