Guardian Music — Glastonbury might not be happening this year, but there are plenty big fests not to be missedBeach Break LiveWhen 14-18 JuneWhere Pembrey Country Park, CarmarthenshireWhat A late spring break-style party for UK students with a mix of top dance, urban... more info

Guardian Music — For all those festival goers who can't handle whole weekends in the mud, here are the best one-day gatherings around the countryThe 1234 ShoreditchWhen 1 SeptemberWhere Shoreditch Park, LondonWhat East London festival for emerging indie actsWho Arro... more info

Guardian Music — This mad maximalist's combination of chopped'n'screwed R&B and popped-up dubstep is a knockoutHometown: London.The lineup: Ben Ash (music, production).The background: It's not clear yet whether Ben Ash, who operates as Two Inch Punch, is going to ste... more info

Guardian Music — This Canadian duo's debut album is so sleek you can see your reflection in the shiny surfacesHometown: Guelph, Ontario.The lineup: Geordie Gordon (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Evan Gordon (bass, backing vocals, production).The background: The Magic ar... more info

XLR8R — Gabriel Stebbings, formerly of British pop outfit Metronomy, won't unveil his debut as Night Works until later this year, but is already garnering attention around the blogosphere with woozy synth-pop teaser "I Tried So Hard." Despite not yet ha... more info

Gigwise — Infectious Summer pop mixing Prince and Metronomy influences more info

Guardian Music — The London guitarist and singer talks about his debut single, his debt to Paul Simon and the guilty pleasure of Deacon BlueAs anyone with even a passing interest in the interplay between African music and western pop will know, Paul Simon's Graceland... more info

Gigwise — Band speak of festival boredom and want to work with pop superstar more info

Guardian Music — Fancy seeing Orbital in Tenerife or Tricky in Lisbon? Here are Europe's best music festivals, with ideas for turning a party weekend into a longer holidaySpringfestival, Graz, AustriaGilles Peterson, Skream, Benga ft Youngman, Sgt Pokes, Toddla T Sou... more info

Guardian Music — (Moshi Moshi/Island)Restraint is not part of the Clock Opera package. Producer/remixer/musician Guy Connelly has been plugging away at his electro-indie band project for some time now, and this, his debut album, bears all the hallmarks of something b... more info