Guardian Music — Pulp singer delights his young audience at Royal Festival Hall with his narration of the Russian composer's children's storyBeing asked to narrate Peter and the Wolf is like being cast as Lear: the ultimate sign you have pricked a certain layer of th... more info

ContactMusic — Jarvis Cocker only wears tight-fitting underpants.The Pulp star refuses to wear baggy boxer shorts as he hates the lack of support they offer.He said "I'm wearing American Apparel Y-fronts. Not boxers. I find that boxers provide insufficient support.... more info

Chorus.fm — Head here (http://teamclermont.com/file_download/1006/gospelglaws_likeafriend.mp3.link) to download a free *Gospel Claws* (http://gospelclaws.com/Hello.html) cover of *Pulp's* "Like A Friend." more info

The Mirror — The Isle of Wight Festival 2011 continues to add some serious star power to the already impressive line up. Joining Pulp and headliners Foo Fighters on the main stage will be Iggy and the Stooges, Seasick Steve, Hurts, Stornoway and Lissie. And over... more info

Gigwise — Belle & Sebastian, The Flaming Lips... more info

Guardian Music — He has made videos for everyone from Pulp to Fatboy Slim. But Garth Jennings has sketchbooks stuffed with ideas that never got made. Like this gem for Kanye West . . .Have you ever wondered what happens to stage invaders at gigs? First of all, they a... more info

Guardian Music — Eight years after his death, the former Clash frontman is still a driving force behind new bands thanks to Strummerville, a foundation set up in his nameI once had the good fortune to meet Joe Strummer. About a decade ago on a flight to New York, I s... more info

Guardian Music — What's hot: the Pulp reunion, APC boots, Raoul. What's not: clogs, satchels and poncy foodGoing upAPC's block-heeled ankle boots Weatherproof and walkable and likely to improve with age. How did we not spot them two months ago?Warpaint Toured with th... more info

I Like Music — The British rockers join Kings Of Leon, Pulp and Foo Fighters as the headliners for Isle Of Wight Festival in June 2011 more info

Guardian Music — Attention pigeons: Kings Of Leon take on some big outdoor dates (30 May, Coventry Ricoh Arena, and 17-26 Jun, starting at Sunderland Stadium Of Light, livenation.co.uk) and headline Friday night at the Isle Of Wight Festival (10-12 Jun, Seaclose Park... more info