ContactMusic — Richard Ashcroft had an "immense" amount of energy while recording his new album. The former Verve frontman - who releases his fourth solo studio album 'United Nations of Sound' in the US today (22. 03. 11) - explained laying down tracks for... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — I got a pair of tickets for one lucky winner to see Richard Ashcroft (of The Verve) play on Jimmy Fallon’s Show tomorrow afternoon. You’d get to watch the show from the bands bench, and probably get a chance to see yourself on TV. To win, leave a... more info

ContactMusic — Punk icon Debbie Harry was inspired to throw herself into charity work after she saw Sir Elton John using his fame to highlight good causes. The Blondie singer performed alongside Richard Ashcroft and Jeff Beck at an all-star gig at London's Hmv H... more info

Stereogum — The last time we heard from Richard Ashcroft, he’d released his debut album with new, post-Verve project United Nations Of Sound (the album actually isn’t officially out in the US until 3/22). This is another new track from Ashcroft, for the soun... more info

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411 Mania — Bryan Adams, Richard Ashcroft and Debbie Harry help kill cancer... more info

NME — Legends unite on stage at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo more info

Guardian Music — Cheikh Lô, London & ManchesterIn the same way that old rock'n'rollers have turned to a back-to-basics approach, you can see how it's appealed to artists globally. Cheikh Lô, a charismatic Senegalese artist, has made some highly polished records sin... more info

NME — Verve man praises fans for 'coming out in the cold' to see him more info

The Music Fix — on 7th December. It's for charidee mate. more info