Guardian Music — Without them pop would not have many of its major talents, or its most salacious talesMalcolm McClaren got his final send-off yesterday, in a suitably flamboyant funeral at Highgate cemetery. But something else was laid to rest with the one-time punk... more info

Totally Fuzzy — elephantandowl said... The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs Sebadoh - III http://elephantandowl.blogspot.com The NJ Underground said... Best Coast @ Meat Locker (photos, recap, setlist) God Loves A Challenge @ Webster Hall http://thenjunderground.com... more info

Guardian Music — From Marianne Faithfull to Kate Moss, the path from catwalk to concert hall is well-worn, if not always successful. Can Karen Elson buck the trend?Jack White is generally a gentleman of taste so his backing of model Karen Elson's musical career is su... more info

Guardian Music — Brudenell Social Club, LeedsOne of pop's most curious phenomenons sees formerly squeaky pop stars rebelling against what made them famous. Just as the manufactured Monkees ended up singing psychedelic songs about porpoises, the once-melodic Mariann... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneers of rock photography talk through their favourite shotsIan Dickson: Bob Marley, 1975Bob Marley was becoming very popular when the NME sent writer Andrew Tyler and me to Birming­ham to meet the Wailers on their first British tour.We arrived... more info

Undercover, Australia — Marianne Faithfull wasn`t as angry this time as she was on her last tour. It was somewhat amusing watching her smile through the bitter `Why`d Ya Do It`. Yep, Marianne Faithfull comes across as happy these days. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Drums @ Brooklyn Bowl in August (more by Oren Loloi) tonight in NYC * Findlay Brown @ Joe's Pub * FONT Fest @ Abrons Arts Center * Marianne Faithfull @ The Allen Room * Hannah Marcus and Friends @... more info

Undercover, Australia — `Why`d Ya Do It` is possibly the angriest song ever made and Marianne Faithfull says she still gets people coming up to her to discuss it. more info

Guardian Music — If rock'n'roll is the sound of life beginning afresh, why are we so obsessed with ranking it in end-of-year lists? Philip Larkin has the answerAlong with half the pop-loving population of Britain, I tuned in to listen to Morrissey on Desert Island Di... more info

Guardian Music — John Paul Jones's career since Led Zeppelin has featured some impressive collaborations, none more so than his work with Dave Grohl and Josh Homme in Them Crooked VulturesWhen he was the bassist with globe-bestriding hedonists Led Zeppelin, John Paul... more info