Uncut — When I get to Hop Farm on Saturday still blessed-out on memories of Van Morrison’s set the night before, I find it a very different place. [...] Read more! more info

Guardian Music — Paddock Wood, KentThe Hop Farm festival has endured mixed fortunes to date. The inaugural event in 2008 was a major success thanks to a headline set by Neil Young, but last year's second-division indie-rock lineup and inflated ticket prices resulted ... more info

Guardian Music — Join Dave Simpson to discuss the fantastic comeback album from Manchester band I Am KlootFor me, I Am Kloot's fifth album, Sky at Night, confirms singer/guitarist John Bramwell as the country's greatest "unknown" songwriter. The critically acclaimed ... more info

The Mirror — Pete Doherty hopes to score.. on the pitch. The rocker is to host a footie tournament when he plays the Hop Farm Festival in Kent on Saturday. We're told: "Pete hopes to get Van Morrison and The Magic Numbers in a kickabout." more info

The Mirror — Pete Doherty hopes to score.. on the pitch. The rocker is to host a footie tournament when he plays the Hop Farm Festival in Kent on Saturday. We're told: "Pete hopes to get Van Morrison and The Magic Numbers in a kickabout." more info

NME — Libertines man also speaks about his new solo album more info

Gigwise — Ahead of this weekend's festival... more info

Guardian Music — Rehab hasn't done much for Pete Doherty, but it led to some of John Grant's finest work. So what makes the difference between recidivism and redemption?The first time I didn't see Babyshambles was truly exciting. In the autumn of 2003, a southeast Lo... more info

Perez Hilton — We just don't want you here, Pete! Pete Doherty flew into New York in hopes of performing a gig with Sean Lennon, but customs officials put his ass back on a flight to London just a few hours later due to his shady past with drugs. "He thought he cou... more info

Gigwise — Singer is sent packing back to London... more info