Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis George Michael at the London Olympics Closing Ceremony While Kate Bush didn't perform at the London Olympics Closing Ceremonies segment that "Running Up That Hill" was used in (that was cut from the U.S. telecast), NBC did... more info

Guardian Music — Danny Boyle got Shakespeare – Stephen Daldry got John Lennon, Freddy Mercury and more ShakespeareAs nine o'clock approached, we counted down as an audience, all very cheerful and inclusive; it was like Hi-de-hi on a giant scale, or the millennium. ... more info

Guardian Music — The last act of the great sporting festival that enthralled the nation – and displayed a capacity to charm and amazeThe great festival that began with the stirring resonances of Danny Boyle's opening ceremony came to a poignant end with a light-hea... more info

Guardian Music — Spoiler warning: pop stars, London landmarks, comedy and fashion will all feature – along with a taste of Rio 2016The London 2012 closing ceremony on Sunday will begin with a 20-minute cacophony of British music that reflects life in the capital, r... more info

ContactMusic — The Kinks star Ray Davies has opened up about his secret booze battle a decade ago revealing he once locked himself away and drank solidly for three weeks The Come Dancing singer has confessed his clean-living image is somewhat of a myth - he simply ... more info

ContactMusic — Ray Davies claims to be Damon Albarn when people recognise him in the street The Kinks singer and guitarist tries to fool people into thinking he is actually the singer from Blur - whom he is over twenty years older than and bears little resemblance.... more info

Guardian Music — Trinity Mirror strong results see shares up 19% but company behind Hop Farm festival issues profit warning and needs more cashDeja-vu was the order of the day as cautious optimism at an announcement from Europe led to disappointment and frustration.F... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Boston/D.C. folk rock band Kingsley Flood have enlisted Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Langhorne Slim) to handle the production of their second full-length. The album was recorded at Great North Sound Society, an 18th century farmhouse in southern Ma... more info

Guardian Music — Ty Segall, On tourAccording to one of his T-shirts, "You can't spell party without Ty", and that's certainly true. This San Francisco native specialises in an upbeat, melodic garage rock somewhere between the Beatles and Nirvana, but without the pres... more info

Mercury News, California — Legendary Kinks leader to play Mountain Winery, Fillmore more info