Guardian Music — This Swedish boy wonder has made an early contender for album of the yearHometown: Sandviken, Sweden.The lineup: Sebastian Arnström (vocals, music) in the studio, plus Erik Klinga and Mathias Zachrisson in concert.The background: Shall we start the ... more info

Chorus.fm — Watch *Tigers Jaw* (http://absolutepunk.net/tigersjaw) and *Captain, We're Sinking* (http://absolutepunk.netcaptainweresinking) cover *Nirvana* (http://facebook.com/nirvana)'s "Breed" in the replies. Submitted by skibby15 more info

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411 Mania — Military Wives Choir beats "Smells Like Teen Spirit"... more info

ContactMusic — A choir of military wives has scored this years 11 coveted number one spot in the British Christmas pop chart after beating Nirvanas Smells Like Teen Spirit re-release and reality TV stars Little Mix to the top The Military Wives Choirs Wherever You.... more info

Guardian Music — They played for the Occupy London protesters, but can this band define themselves as more than just another generic indie outfit?Hometown: London.The lineup: Luke Joyce (vocals), Jonny Garner (guitar), Kerry Lambert (bass), Simon Harding (drums).The ... more info

Guardian Music — U2, the Who, and the Beach Boys are just some of the artists cashing in on the trend for super-deluxe box sets. But do we really need 38 different versions of Heroes and Villains?You could, if you so desired, detect a slight tone of surprise when Pet... more info

411 Mania — The iconic song's Christmas drive gets it to #6... more info

Gigwise — The marketing brain behind the Nirvana for No.1 campaign spills the beans... more info

Guardian Music — (UMC)It's a shame the radio-friendly hits that tumbled from Nevermind came to represent everything Kurt Cobain seemed to despise; it thus has become an album which inevitably pales compared to the sardonic misery of In Utero. That's a shame. Nevermin... more info