Guardian Music — The deranged, pointy-hat-and-fairy-unicyclist genius of Moldova's Eurovision entry, despite finishing 12th, had Twitter abuzzDid you see it? The Moldovan entry for last weekend's 2011 Eurovision Song Contest? So Lucky, by the veteran Gypsy punk band ... more info

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Guardian Music — Unlikely to ever appear in a giant egg, Adele's everyday universality has let her talent translate into phenomenal salesLast week Adele's second album, 21, sold 257,000 copies in the UK, a sales figure that would look incredible as an opening sales w... more info

Guardian Music — Metal mores and club techniques, MOR segments and a splash of dubstep - this is like having four bands in oneHometown: York. The lineup: Ben Bruce (guitar), Danny Worsnop (vocals), Cameron Liddell (guitar), Sam Bettley (bass), James Cassells (drums).... more info

Guardian Music — In no particular order Hudson Mohawke, Chris Coady, Starsmith and the other new producers you really must hear (NB There's a handy Spotify playlist here)The KnocksThe new Bloodshy & AvantThe skinny Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "J-Patt" Patterson may... more info

BBC 6 Music — Paul Epworth discusses the band's next album more info

Guardian Music — (XL)Two years (and a bit) on from 19, Adele Adkins comes of age sounding as wise beyond her years as she did in 2008. While 19 detailed the end of a relationship with "an idiot", 21 is about the end of something great. There's cheating, jealously, jo... more info

Guardian Music — Adele performs the fruits of her work with Rick Rubin and Paul Epworth on her new album, 21 (12-21 Apr, tour begins at Olympia Theatre, Dublin, allgigs.co.uk) …The unstoppable Janelle Monáe plays it again next month (24 Feb-1 Mar, tour begins at ... more info

The Independent — Rehearsals had been brief. A single page of sheet music was passed around the packed recording studio at the last minute, as musicians clutching their instruments were abuzz with the camaraderie of rebellion. Lined up on a grand piano were phones lin... more info

Guardian Music — Recording of an orchestra not playing may yet be the most serious competition the forthcoming X Factor winner will haveIn a small, stuffy Soho recording studio, the musicians were poised to begin. Headphones on, guitars slung, drumsticks raised, fing... more info