KEXP Seattle — I could be a total poseur and pretend I’ve been a NEU! fan since my teens, but the truth is that until Astralwerks reissued their first three albums in 2001, I’d never listened to their music first-hand. But plenty of artists I admire — Stereol... more info

Guardian Music — The Sex on Fire rockers ended a gig after pigeons defecated on their bassist - other acts have been attacked by sausages, swans and even CS gasDebate has long raged over what would be the concert most music lovers wish they had seen. Happily, we now ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Bobby Gillespie unveiled his garage rock supergroup The Silver Machine for a one-off show at London's 1234 Festival tonight (July 24).As promised, the Primal Scream frontman teamed up with Sex Pistols founder Glen Matlock, sometime Oasis drummer Zak ... more info

NME — Primal Scream joined by friends from Sex Pistols and Oasis more info

The Vinyl Villain — This was what I expected to be writing about last week instead of some emotional outpourings about the sudden death of a brother.And just because I'm writing about it today doesn't mean I've gotten over everything. Far from it.It does seem very stra... more info

MTV.com News — Musician lost a two-year battle with cancer.By Kara Warner Big Star's Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton in 1972 Photo: Charlie Gillett/ Redferns More sad news for Big Star fans. Almost four months to the day since Alex... more info

Guardian Music — Singer enlists band-mates on star-studded new LP, featuring members of Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Scissor SistersBryan Ferry has announced a new solo album, recording with his Roxy Music band-mates for the first time since 1973. Olympia will also feat... more info

Undercover, Australia — Bryan Ferry has plans to release a star studded solo album featuring members of Primal Scream, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Pink Floyd and his former Roxy Music bandmates Brian Eno and Phil Manzanera. more info

Stereogum — Bryan Ferry’s forthcoming “solo” album Olympia finds the Roxy Music frontman collaborating with Radiohead classicist Jonny Greenwood, Red Hot Chili Pepper/Atoms For Peace bassist Flea, Nile Rodgers, Scissor Sisters, Groove Armada, David Gilmour... more info

Guardian Music — Featuring guest spots from his little brother and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, Mixed Race will be released in SeptemberTricky has announced details of his ninth studio album, Mixed Race. Despite his recent reconciliation with Massive Attack, the ... more info