Guardian Music — This year's magical Meltdown finds Yoko Ono backed by Sean Lennon, the Roots rapping up a storm, Baaba Maal and friends in dazzling harmony and Patti Smith hypnotised by a pagan sound of wallNow in its 16th year, the Southbank Centre's Meltdown festi... more info
Guardian Music — London Royal Festival HallPatti Smith regards the audience in the Royal Festival Hall with an affectionate, rather maternal smile and sighs. "In the true spirit of Ornette Coleman high-pressure Meltdown," she announces, "I'll be joined by many people... more info
Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Music web zine Zani sat down with Creation Records founder Alan McGee. Here's a small excerpt :ZANI - The first ten years of Creation were exciting, with signings such as Primal Scream and Jesus and Mary Chain, who sold to Blanco Y Negro for £75,0... more info
JamBase — The Warlocks Announce U.S. Headlining Tour in Support of New Album
The Mirror Explodes Out Now on Tee Pee Records
The Warlocks
"For five albums, The Warlocks have lived between and beyond the minutes and hours of time. Coming out of the late... more info
Buzzcocks, Spectrum, F***ked up and more announced to join My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth and others for the ATP Nightmare Before Christmas this December. more info
411 Mania — Once named the album of 1991 over works by Nirvana, My Bloody Valentine, R.E.M. and more, Bandwagonesque is an unfairly maligned masterpiece of power pop. more info
Guardian Music — They have been one of the most innovative and influential bands of the past 20 years. As Blur re-form for a series of concerts next month, Ally Carnwath, Miranda Sawyer and Imogen Carter speak to those who know them best about the hedonism of 90s Bri... more info