NME — Management say singer's voice gave out during Australian event more info

Undercover, Australia — Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft chucked a hissy fit and stormed off stage at Splendour On The Grass on the weekend after just one song. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The San Francisco Chronicle interviews singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom. Author Jennifer Egan shares a food diary with Grub Street. The Los Angeles Times explores the cassette tape revival. The Guardian interviews Richard Ashcroft. The Boston Globe re... more info

Undercover, Australia — Richard Ashcroft landed in Melbourne yesterday to play his first ever performance in the city. more info

Guardian Music — Move out of the way! Here comes would-be Wigan peer Richard Ashcroft to talk royalty, rats and rock'n'roll with Rich PelleyHello, Richard. Your new band is RPA (1) & The United Nation Of Sounds. Do you also sell jumpers like the United Colours Of Ben... more info

Altsounds — The Frontier Touring Company regrets to advise that the Richard Ashcroft & The United Nations Of Sound concert in Perth on Wednesday 4 August has been cancelled. Extra commitments have arisen in Japan that requires Richard's early departure... more info

Addict Music — This is typical solo Ashcroft fare, trite, middle of the road and slightly narcissistic, just dressed up a little more than usual. more info

Totally Fuzzy — ::Viva:: said... * The Offspring: Punk Esteem. Live in USA 1995. Soundboard @320. * Black Sabbath: Martin Years. Boblinger, Germany 1990 + Copenhagen 1989. Japanese Bootleg @320. * Judas Priest: British Steeler. Calderone Concert Hall 1980. Japanes... more info

Undercover, Australia — Undercover has a couple of competitions running at the moment and we want YOU to know about it. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Richard Ashcroft has reminisced about the days when Oasis supported him - and played in front of only two people at a gig.During an intimate live acoustic session inside the Absolute Radio studio in London, showcasing new tracks from his latest proje... more info