Guardian Music — The bestselling author was entranced the first time he heard them. This passion was reciprocated when Keane wrote a song inspired by his novel Any Human Heart. Here he talks about their relationship and the short story, The Sovereign Light Cafe, that... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — With it's cavalcade of guest appearances (Biz Markie, Nick Cave, Yoko Ono, etc.), The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends was arguably the most sought-after Record Store Day 2012 release. (I didn't even see it at any of the stores... more info

KEXP Seattle — Even if you’re not familiar with his solo work, you’re sure to know some of the seminal 70′s and 80′s art/punk bands Barry Adamson has been part of during his career: Magazine, Buzzcocks, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Iggy Pop, and The Gun Clu... more info

Guardian Music — This Canadian quartet draw equally on American alt-rock and English synth-pop to achieve a brooding rhythmical miserablismHometown: Vancouver, Canada.The lineup: Matthew Lyall (vocals, synths, guitar), Murray Mckenzie (backing vocals, guitar), Jeff M... more info

Guardian Music — Rock'n'roll invades the Croisette, courtesy of Pete Doherty and Nick Cave. Plus one or two films were on too more info

Guardian Music — The Southbank Centre in London has curated this playlist on Spotify to mark the Meltdown 2012 festival in August, curated by Antony of Antony and the JohnsonsThis year's Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre in London is curated by the musician a... more info

Guardian Music — Day four at Cannes saw Keith Lemon misbehaving with Kelly Brook while Tim Roth convened his Un Certain Regard jury, Nick Cave revealed his lawless streak and Ben Drew chilled out at the Majestic Beach more info

Guardian Music — Grounded in garage rock and psych, Palma Violets struggle to achieve the epic and intense – but they'll still be hailed as heroesHometown: London.The lineup: Sam Fryer (vocals, guitar), Chilli Jesson (bass, guitar), Pete Mayhew (keyboards), Will Do... more info

Guardian Music — New Young Pony Club You Used To Be A Man (The Numbers) The Katy Perry-approved NYPC have weathered the storm far better than most of the Day-Glo groups they were unfortunately lumped in with a few years back. Now, they follow up 2010's excellent The ... more info

Guardian Music — This croony and doomy singer walks the line between country and dubstep. Think Johnny Cash meets James BlakeHometown: Carlisle, Pennsylvania.The lineup: Daughn Gibson (vocals, music).The background: Daughn Gibson is quite unlike anyone you will have ... more info