Guardian Music — What's it all about, Arthur? A lucky drip of critical perspectives, finds our Lamb. Elsewhere in the music press, there's a meeting of minds and a creative spark at NMEIt should be a strange and rather sad feeling to stumble on the last rites of a mu... more info

ContactMusic — Soul legend Marvin Gaye's groundbreaking What's Going On album is set for a 40th anniversary celebration featuring re-releases, rare cuts and celebrity tributes. The classic hit stores on 21 May, 1971 and quickly became one of the most important..... more info

Guardian Music — From Caribou to the Who, here are your favourite songs that say it's over, it's over, it's over. Warning: contains country musicBreaking up is hard to do, I noted rather glibly in my introductory blog to this topic. True enough. But the thing about d... more info

Totally Fuzzy — John Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American recording artist, musician and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwr... more info

Guardian Music — From Bo Diddley to behooded drone-mongers Sunn O))), you suggested the best songs about betrothalsFor many people, the act of betrothal is the culmination of a love affair. What could be more romantic than a couple publicly declaring love for each ot... more info

Detroit Free Press — Marvin Gaye built his career at 2648 West Grand Boulevard. Now that legacy will get a new chance to shine there. more info

Totally Fuzzy — JPR said... Dave Rawlings Machine The Little Room at Largo Los Angeles, CA February 13/14, 2009 AUD http://spontaneouswednesday.blogspot.com Larry said... I have uploaded another "Monkees Headquarters" episode at the Colgems Blog. This is the final... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The Constantines emerged from a small scene in Guelph, Ontario, in 1999, with Bryan Webb and Steve Lambke on vocals and guitar; bassist Dallas Wehrle; keyboardist Will Kidman; and drummer Doug McGregor. By 2001, the quintet had relocated to Tor... more info

ContactMusic — Actor Jesse L. Martin fears his plans to produce and star in a biopic about legendary soul icon Marvin Gaye are not meant to be - because it's proving "impossible" to bring to fruition. The former Law & Order star has been attached to Sexual He... more info

Totally Fuzzy — AMD said... SAVED! Vol. 1 Music to make you believe...or wish you did: 1. LaVern Baker – Saved (1961) 2. The Staple Singers – Don’t Knock (1960) 3. Marie Knight – What Could I Do (1947) 4. Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers – Wonderful (1959)... more info