XLR8R — When it comes to early-'90s house music, there are few artists who rival the influence of MK (a.k.a. Marc Kinchen, pictured above). Seminal singles such as "Burning," "Always," and "Love Changes" helped shape the sound of the era, and his remix ... more info

Guardian Music — Take That are bigger than ever, inspiring a wave of comeback tours from the likes of New Kids on the Block, Blue and East 17. Craig McLean talks to former teen idols about six packs, fandom and Eurovision – and discovers why Busted will never refor... more info

Guardian Music — Though more referential than revolutionary, this band of brothers could be the world's first sibling synth-pop duo Hometown: South London.The lineup: Guy and Howard Lawrence.The background: We were talking about pop duos on Tuesday, and here's anothe... more info

ContactMusic — Stars of the music world including Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys and Goldfrapp are backing a campaign to save a local London library. The musicians have thrown their weight behind the drive to save Kensal Rise Library, which has been threate... more info

The Quietus — Plus! Ace Pet Shop Boys remix more info

The Telegraph — Simon Horsford looks forward to the first TV outing of an ambitious modern dance performance, with a score by the Pet Shop Boys. more info

Altsounds — Synthpop pioneers *Erasure* are back with *Tomorrow's World*, the band's first album in more than four years. The new album is out *Fall 2011* and is produced by one of the UK dance scene's most exciting new talents, *Frankmusik*, whose remixing cred... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Florrie (born Florence Arnold on 28 December 1988) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer and model. Closely associated with the Xenomania production house, since joining as their in-house drummer in 2008 she has played live and on record for popu... more info

Guardian Music — The band have returned to a moribund music scene crying out for Jarvis Cocker's acute class-consciousnessPulp, who played their first concert in the UK for nearly a decade at the Isle of Wight last Saturday, were the last art school band. That doesn'... more info

Guardian Music — It's your party and you can cry if you want to, but here are your favourite songs about that most bittersweet of celebrationsBirthdays are supposed to be happy occasions. Presents, parties, surprises and treats. But they're also a stark reminder of t... more info