Guardian Music — Untitled record, due out in vinyl-only run of 2,000 copies, was written while former REM musician was laid up with a serious injury and unable to play guitarFormer REM guitarist Peter Buck has announced his first solo album. On sale this Friday, the ... more info

Mercury News, California — The Civil Wars, Patti Smith, Cowboy Junkies among best bets for festival more info

ContactMusic — Rocker and poet Patti Smith is be honoured at a university in Pennsylvania next year (13) for her contributions to the arts.The Because the Night... more info

Mercury News, California — Punk-rock poet also performs at the Fillmore more info

411 Mania — From Tori Amos and Stevie Nicks to Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5 female singer/songwriters of all time! more info

Mercury News, California — Highlights of the festival, set for Oct. 5-7, include the Civil Wars, the Chieftains, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello more info

Consequence of Sound — Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Conor Oberst, The Chieftains, and more. more info

Mercury News, California — Patti Smith, Stephen Marley, CSN among highlights of the 40-plus shows going on sale. more info

Guardian Music — Larmer Tree Gardens, SalisburyThe phrase "folk festival" was once taken to mean bearded fiftysomethings dressed entirely in hemp perched on home-whittled stools while watching Roy Harper. Thanks to the rise of Pitchfork-endorsed alt.folk – Pitchfol... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Patti Smith used her set at Britains End of the Road Festival on Sunday 02Sep12 to voice her support for the imprisoned members of punk group Pussy Riot after they were sentenced to two years in jail last month Aug12 Smith wa... more info