Guardian Music — Former White Stripes man will not oversee soundtrack for Schoolboys in Disgrace, despite claims by Ray DaviesJack White has denied reports that he will oversee the soundtrack for Schoolboys in Disgrace, a forthcoming film adaptation of the Kinks' 197... more info

ContactMusic — The Kinks frontman Ray Davies is re-thinking his decision to sell the band's studio, so he can finish his next album. The 'Lola' hitmaker bought Konk studios in London in 1971 for his band to record and rehearse in - although it has also been used by... more info

ContactMusic — Ray Davies is campaigning for Jack White to create the soundtrack for the upcoming film version of The Kinks' Schoolboys In Disgrace album. The band's 1975 concept album is being turned into a movie and Davies has confirmed the former White Stripes r... more info

ContactMusic — The Kinks star Ray Davies is to postpone the sale of his fabled London recording studio Konk. The rocker was considering selling Konk for $3. 2 million (2 million) as a "development opportunity" last year (10), but he is now delaying plans to sell th... more info

The Telegraph — Composer Harrison Birtwistle hates most pop music - so why is he sharing a bill with Ray Davies? Ivan Hewett asks him. more info

Altsounds — *The Kinks reissue more classic albums in brand new deluxe format Three iconic albums set for bonus packed re-release on June 13th Ray Davies to curate Meltdown festival* Legendary British guitar group the Kinks are to re-release three classic albu... more info

Guardian Music — Ready Steady Go!, the pioneering 60s pop show, takes to the stage as part of this year's Meltdown festival. Its producer Vicki Wickham recalls the impact – and fun – of the early yearsLike the Beatles' first LP and sexual intercourse, you might g... more info

Guardian Music — The team behind Adele's massive success were judged by our panel to be the most influential people in the UK music industry. But not everyone agreed ...Five things from the Guardian Music Power 100 listAdele and her team are the MOST IMPORTANT FORCE ... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best boutique festivalsAll Tomorrow's PartiesWhen: 2–4 DecemberWhere: Butlins, Minehead, SomersetWhat: Eclectic winter get-together, curated by Jeff Mangum of indie band Neutral Milk Hotel.Who: Fleet Foxes, Roby... more info

Guardian Music — This week there was only one question: were we born to love the new Lady Gaga album, or was it a big old pile of scheiße?Five things we learned this week about Lady Gaga's Born This WayIt's bloody good, actually Or is it? Critical opinion remains a ... more info