Guardian Music — When a band member made a solo album, it used to signal the death of the group. But is it actually a mark of rude health?Time was, if a band's vocalist put out a solo album it meant only one thing: irreconcilable differences, singer and guitarist che... more info

Guardian Music — Heaven and Earth, the late folk singer's 'last musical testament', will feature a guest spot from Phil CollinsTwo years after his death, John Martyn's final recordings are to see the light of day. Phil Collins is among the guests on the collection He... more info

ContactMusic — Lily Collins is looking forward to "kicking some butt" in the new 'Snow White' movie. The daughter of British musician Phil Collins - who is best known for her role as Sandra Bullock's daughter in sporting drama 'The Blind Side'... more info

ContactMusic — Lily Collins is to star as Snow White in a movie version of the classic fairytale. The daughter of British musician Phil Collins is best known for her role as Sandra Bullock's daughter in sporting drama 'The Blind Side', but... more info

ContactMusic — Phil Collins' actress daughter Lily is to play Snow White opposite Julia Roberts in cult director Tarsem Singh's quirky take on the classic fairytale. The Blind Side actress is slated to start shooting the film next month (May11),... more info

Guardian Music — Rescuing qualities such as 'good playing' from critical hell, Dan Bejar's band serve up a feast of unironic 80s fetishismHometown: Vancouver.The lineup: Dan Bejar (vocals, instruments).The background: We got ticked off the other week when we trailed ... more info

ContactMusic — Phil Collins' actress daughter Lily Collins has reportedly beaten out Julia Roberts' niece for the coveted role of Stormy Llewellyn in director Stephen Sommers' movie adaptation of Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas. In-vogue star Kat... more info

Guardian Music — The German capital has serious respect for creativity. And it's a great hideout from the rat race, finds Charlotte HigginsWhen Sarah Willis was 23 years old she packed her French horn – and all the rest of her less important possessions – into th... more info

Guardian Music — Austin, TexasIt's a well-worn SXSW cliche for journos to talk of British bands being "out of place" at Austin – as if they expect all UK acts to turn up suppin' rough Bourbon and unveil their new bluegrass direction for y'all. Yet Jamie Woon does s... more info

Guardian Music — It's not class that's a problem for the Vaccines, it's being hyped more than their catchy retro indie deservesIt's a mark of how fast music moves these days that the backlash seems to arrive almost before the band does. No sooner had the Vaccines' me... more info