Guardian Music — The comeback Kaisers single is darker and creepier – and there's not a single 'na na na' to be heardSix years ago Kaiser Chiefs were one of the biggest bands in the UK. Their debut album, Employment, sold more than a million copies and won them thr... more info

ContactMusic — Paul Weller, Dave Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Coldplay and Mark Ronson are among the rockers auctioning off their guitar plectrums for charity. Hanson, Emmylou Harris, Depeche Mode, Weezer, Duran Duran and Toploader have also offered up their guitar picks ... more info

ContactMusic — Superproducer Mark Ronson will marry his model fiancee Josephine De La Baume in a lavish star-studded ceremony in the South of France in September (11). The DJ, who began dating the French beauty in 2009, has sent out 'save-the-date' cards for the we... more info

Guardian Music — According to Faxon, EMI now has one of the strongest balance sheets in the entire music industryLabel executive: CEO, EMI GroupEven during the darkest days of Terra Firma's ­stewardship of EMI, Faxon's ­leadership of its publishing arm – the larg... more info

Altsounds — *GEORGE MICHAEL* is confirmed to perform at Keep a Child Alive's Black Ball, London hosted by Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson on June 15th 2011 at The Roundhouse, London NW1. "I've been a fan of George Michael for as long I can remember. He is a lege... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The time has finally come! With Arabia Mountain dropping in two weeks (6/7), Black Lips have partnered up with Grooveshark to do a stream of the full album now, below, after you clicked Read more! Black Lips are a self-proclaimed "flower-punk" band... more info

NME — Wainwright says he 'looks 20 years younger' after sessions with singer/producer more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best family festivalsAlex James Presents HarvestWhen: 9–12 SeptemberWhere: Kingham, OxfordshireWhat: Blur's Alex James hosts his own foodie festival.Who: KT Tunstall, The FutureheadsHow much: Weekend camping £1... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best day festivalsThe Big MixWhen: 18 JuneWhere: Shoreditch, LondonWhat: Formerly known as The Brick Lane Takeover. Music, comedy, fashion, art and cabaret in various venues around east London in aid of Macmil... more info

Gigwise — Pair are in the studio with Andy Burrows... more info