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Guardian Music — A biography of Shirley Bassey makes John O'Connell uneasyMost of the time, debate about the function of biography is marked by woolly but polite consensus. Then, every few years, a book is published which shifts that debate up a gear. It might be a p... more info

Unreality Music — Anyone lucky enough to get an interview with this charming, Mancunian duo would have to only commend their attention to detail, plus have an extensive back-knowledge of European music, for, th... more info

Guardian Music — Robyn's new album is fast, short, and made in a rush – which is good for us fans, writes Tom EwingHang With Me, Robyn's new single and the centrepiece of this second of three Body Talk albums she plans to release this year, is about the boundaries ... more info

BBC 6 Music — From Pet Shop Boys to Wham, Manchester's rising stars give their verdict more info

NME — Mika also sends a shout out to the Pet Shop Boys at Weston Park more info

Guardian Music — Music lovers prepare to see the likes of Paul Weller, Pet Shop Boys and Kings of Leon, as this year's V festival gets going at two sites, in Staffordshire and Essex. See the best images from Hylands Park in Colchester here more info

Guardian Music — You don't need a degree in French to realise this Belgian exponent of mournful Euro disco is not a happy bunnyHometown: Brussels.The lineup: Paul Van Haver (vocals, music).The background: Stromae's single Alors On Danse hasn't been released here yet,... more info

Guardian Music — Eighties references? Check! Big whoosh noise before chorus? Check! Gremlins-inspired name? Er, what?We've yet to receive clarification from Rod Thomas as to whether it was Gremlins, the 80s cult horror movie, that inspired his moniker. In the film, t... more info

Guardian Music — "This year's been brilliant for new music," said New Band of the Day writer Paul Lester, when filing his 173,294th column. Before we could admonish him for engaging in idle chit-chat when he should have been scouring the blogosphere for hot talent, w... more info