Consequence of Sound — Christmas is only 152 days away. more info

USA Today Music — The British singer/songwriter wrote three originals for his first holiday album more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Arriving on the mid-'70s London scene as a rough'n'ready product of the pub-rock era -- an R&B- loving Nick Lowe with a sharper, more ambitious pen, as it were -- Parker predated Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Cloud Nothings at Central Park Summerstage in July (more by Chris La Putt) today in NYC * Lee Bandits @ Barbes * Harvester @ The Stone * John Kelly @ Joe's Pub * Nick Lowe @ Landmark * Bad Reputation... more info

Guardian Music — This duo are perfect without being too box-ticking – they are going to be massiveReading on mobile? Click here to viewHometown: London.The lineup: Colin Mac (bass, guitar, backing vocals) and Miriam Massie (vocals, synths).The background: Ink are a... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Nashville and Austin are home to two of the most fruitful and tightly knit music communities in the country, and both have suffered the wrath of devastating natural disasters in recent years. Flooding in 2010 ravaged much of Nashville, and last year... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Long known and respected by many, British pub rocker, songwriter and ex-Rockpile member Nick Lowe has been under-the-radar for too many music fans for too long. Thankfully, he's lately been garnering more press and awareness, in part... more info

Guardian Music — The magazine created by Mark Ellen and David Hepworth is to close. For its readers, this goes much deeper than just the loss of a decent monthly read …The Word magazine closure: Twitter reaction"Ever felt a magazine is written just for you?" That w... more info

Guardian Music — An analysis and exploration of Elvis Costello and Clive Langer's exquisite song Shipbuilding showcased its timeless powerIt takes a big song to fill an hour's programming dedicated to it but Shipbuilding – written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer... more info

Guardian Music — If soulful stuff is what you're after, here are the best jazz fests taking place this summer up and down the countryBluesFestWhen 26 June-6 JulyWhere Various venues in London and ManchesterWhat Performers bring out the blues in their musicWho Nick Lo... more info