Gigwise — He'll pick up the honour on February 24... more info

The Mirror — Paul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title. more info

NME — The Modfather to be honoured later this month more info

MTV.com News — The son of another famous drummer, Starkey has actually been working with the band since 1996.By Gil Kaufman Zak Starkey performs during the Super Bowl XLIV halftime show Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic Every classic-rock fan knows the tita... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: Amy's second album will hit the shops on 8th March.Amy Macdonald has announced that the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut album, This Is The Life, will be released on March 8th. A Curious Thing was recorded at Paul Weller's Bla... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher will be playing two headline shows at this year's Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit. The TCT Benefit Concert Series will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. He will perform on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th of March at Londonâ€... more info

NME — Bombay Bicycle Club, Mr Hudson also set for gig more info

Gigwise — He joins the Haiti Earthquake Fundraiser line-up... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher will be playing two headline shows at this year's Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit. The TCT Benefit Concert Series will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. He will perform on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th of March at Londonâ€... more info

Guardian Music — This hoarse whisperer sounds like an ageing American blues singer ... not bad for a twentysomething lad from EssexHometown: Motorway services, UK.The lineup: John Smith (voice, guitar).The background: He couldn't be more inauspiciously named, and yet... more info