ContactMusic — New Order are to team with Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah for a re-working of World in Motion The reformed band are planning to rerelease their 1990 World Cup hit to coincide with the Euro 2012 soccer tournament and have approached the two stars ab..... more info

Guardian Music — The New York gay crowd mixed soul with LSD, the Europeans brought the synths … and the aftershocks have reverberated for decadesThere are many fine moments in BBC4's The Joy Of Disco, a 60-minute romp through the 10 years, 1969-79, in which the mus... more info

ContactMusic — Blur will close the 2012 London Olympics with a huge concert in the citys Hyde Park headlining above other groups New Order and The Specials - reports Reuters - with many expecting more names to be added to the bill at a later date The news was revea... more info

Guardian Music — Brits outstanding contribution winners Blur announced as headline act for 12 August Olympic gig in Hyde ParkNot content with picking up the outstanding contribution award at the Brit awards on Tuesday night, Blur have been announced as the headline a... more info

Nialler9 — Forbidden Fruit Festival has revealed its initial lineup which takes place at the Grounds of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Sat-Monday) across five stages. Sat 2nd June: Leftfield, Bloody Beetroots, Booka Shade, The Field,... more info

ContactMusic — Blur will headline an Olympics Closing Celebration concert in August The Britpop band have joined a line up including The Specials and New Order for the BT London Live concert in Hyde Park which will follow the sporting event in the city this summe..... more info

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Gigwise — Along with The Specials, New Order... more info

Guardian Music — Music news, reviews and discussion from the last seven daysRemembering Whitney HoustonWhitney Houston expected to storm charts after death Whitney Houston – a life in pictures"Squandered talent of a record-breaking singer who had it all" – Alexis... more info

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