Guardian Music — The Sage, GatesheadAfter dabbling in 16th-century songs on a lute, a Police reunion, tantric sex and being insulted by Paul Weller, Sting has finally returned to the instrument that once made him one of pop's national institutions. There are almost a... more info

ContactMusic — David Bowie sent his congratulations to new father Paul Weller after learning the rocker had named one of his twin boys after him Weller became a dad again when his wife Hannah gave birth to two boys earlier this month Jan12 and the couple has called... more info

Guardian Music — Just like fans, musicians have their special places – ones they grew up with, ones important to their careers or ones with rich heritage. Johnny Marr, Hayden Thorpe of Wild Beasts, Roots Manuva and Anna Calvi celebrate the gig spaces they loveNow t... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Somewhat out of character for a Mancunian, Noel Gallagher is praying for rain. He's about to play the Big Day Out on the Gold Coast and figures that a sudden downpour, of which there have been several during the day, will send thousands of punters to... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Ever wanted to ask the ex-Oasis man something?We're going to be hooking up with 2012 Godlike Genius Noel Gallagher soon for a quizzing session – and we want your questions for him.The most interesting, probing, thought-provoking and funny questions... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Beady Eye scored the biggest selling vinyl singles of 2011, with three of their singles featuring in the top five of the year's best sellers.The band's debut single 'The Roller' was the biggest selling vinyl single of the year, with its follow-up 'Mi... more info

Gigwise — Follows in the footsteps of Paul Weller... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Manchester icon follows in the footsteps of Dave Grohl, The Clash, Paul Weller and The Cure.Noel Gallagher will be presented with the Godlike Genius Award at this year's NME Awards.As announced by Zane Lowe on his BBC Radio 1 show earlier this ev... more info

ContactMusic — Paul Weller wants to keep learning new things The Changingman hitmaker - who was previously a member of The Jam and the Style Council - is amazed at how many bands have reunited for nostalgia tours and insists he has no interest in doing anything s..... more info

Guardian Music — Highlights from the last seven days in the world of musicIn the news this week• As he launches his first album in eight years, Leonard Cohen talks about touring, songwriting, and being swept along by his own music. • As tributes go, it's a lastin... more info