ContactMusic — The boss of Britain's iconic Glastonbury festival has confessed the controversial decision to book Jay Z in 2008 was not his idea - he had never even heard of the rapper. Michael Eavis attracted criticism from some musicians, including Oasis star Noe... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Liam Gallagher takes his group Beady Eye to make their long awaited US debut on Saturday, with the first gig of their US tour at Chicago Metro.The group released their album “Different Gear, Still Speeding” back in February and followed this with... more info

Altsounds — Daytrotter has just posted a brand new session with British grit-pop band Viva Brother (formerly known as 'Brother'). Download the free session (http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/brother-concert/20054725-18157.html). Spin proclaims "VIVA BROTHER soun... more info

Guardian Music — As part of the Guardian's summer of music, we are releasing a history of modern music. Download the indie playlist here• Get the data• Download the hip hop playlist• Download the rock playlist• Download the pop playlistAs part of the Guardian... more info

Guardian Music — November 1983: Number 28 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of indie musicI wrote This Charming Man for a John Peel session. I just leapt out of bed and wrote it. It was the culmination of trying to find a way of playing that was non-r... more info

Guardian Music — 10-11 August 1996: Number 39 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of indie musicTwo summer nights in Hertfordshire confirmed how far it was possible for an indie label to travel. When Oasis played two nights at Knebworth House, in front ... more info

NME — Singer admits that his new band 'are not the Waltons' more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Liam Gallagher has revealed that just like Oasis, his new band don't always get on. The frontman - who had a famously fiery relationship with his brother and former bandmate Noel - performed at this weekend's Isle of Wight Festival with his new group... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Liam Gallagher made his first appearance at the Isle Of Wight Festival tonight (June 12), playing with Beady Eye on the Main Stage of the bash before headliners Kasabian.Oasis never played at the event but tonight the singer certainly took his chance... more info

Guardian Music — 26 June 2000: Number 47 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicWith the end of Britpop, British music struggled to define itself. Domestic festival crowds were in thrall to the nice-guy rock of Travis, while Radiohead were tak... more info