Guardian Music — Today's newsstands are a riot of colour, fireworks and Paralympic euphoria. But the Independent also found room to show its musical sensibilities. Its front page leads with a nod to The Smiths, with the headline: "There is a flame that will never go ... more info

Guardian Music — John Harris finds out why a magical band broke up"From the beginning," writes Tony Fletcher, "the Smiths sensed greatness, and to realise that greatness meant a refusal to accept confinement to the margins."The point is undeniably true, in so many wa... more info

Guardian Music — Some of rock's biggest names are about to bare their souls in print. Kitty Empire introduces them and, with Michael Hann and Jude Rogers, previews the must-reads, from Prince to Peter Hook, and Mick Jagger to MorrisseyBlame Bob and Keith – and Patt... more info

ContactMusic — Russell Brand and Geri Halliwell are said to be dating each other after apparently enjoying one or two dates with each other around London However the two have already hit the first stumbling block in their blossoming relationship their pe... more info

Guardian Music — Cargo, LondonIn the wake of the Olympics it seems wrong to bring up The X Factor. I'm not the first to note that a couple of weeks ago we were all rooting for refugees and being convivial with one another. Now it's business as usual, being vile to th... more info

ContactMusic — Its with a grave face on that we report a strong show of conspiracy theory-based idiocy from Megadeth front man Dave Mustaine the heavy metaller who apparently shares the same unfortunate trait as Morrissey of failing to gauge public mood after a ma.... more info

Topix — The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has launched a broadside against controversial rocker Morrissey, branding the outspoken star a "p**ck" and a "k**b". The cult band played on the same bill as the former The Smiths frontman after shooting to fame in ... more info

ContactMusic — The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has launched a broadside against controversial rocker Morrissey branding the outspoken star a pck and a kb The cult British band played on the same bill as the former The Smiths frontm... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Jessica Ennis and Bradley Wiggins attend secret Stone Roses gigOlympic gold medal winners join Paul Weller and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page at show in London2. How... more info

Guardian Music — It's enough to make you yearn for the warmth and wit of the GallaghersElton John has a new album to promote, and to celebrate he's been delivering some choice words regarding Madonna. If you saw Tantrums & Tiaras, or even if you didn't, you'll proba... more info