Stereogum — Over four records with Arctic Monkeys, and spin-off ventures like The Last Of The Shadow Puppets and the Submarine OST (“Pile Driver Waltz” especially), Alex Turner’s established himself as a legitimate student of songwriting. He’s also estab... more info

BBC 6 Music — Sheffield balladeer on new guitar-centric album and Arctic Monkeys collaboration more info

Guardian Music — Station to devote whole day to vinyl format with guest presenters including Jarvis Cocker, Guy Garvey and Cerys MatthewsBBC Radio 6 Music is to make New Year's Day a vinyl-only day. Many BBC stations phased out the use of vinyl records in favour of C... more info

Guardian Music — Singer and guitarist perform together for first time in 16 years, making surprise appearance at Manchester benefit concertThe Stone Roses' Ian Brown and John Squire mounted a surprise reunion on Friday, performing together for the first time in 16 ye... more info

Guardian Music — Other Voices is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Take a look at the church in which the gigs take place, and at previous performers including Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley and Imelda May more info

Guardian Music — Next week, there will be full coverage of the Other Voices festival in Ireland on guardian.co.uk/music, culminating in the live-streaming on the site - for free - of performances by Wild Beasts and Spiritualized on Sunday 4 December. To get a flavour... more info

Guardian Music — Now 10 years old, the Other Voices festival attracts big stars. But what makes them want to play in a church in tiny Dingle?If you haven't heard of the Irish music festival Other Voices – which celebrates its 10th birthday this week – then you're... more info

Guardian Music — Ex-Clash guitarist will be joined by members of Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and Glasvegas on six-date tourMembers of Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and Glasvegas will join Mick Jones on a forthcoming charity tour, performing songs by... more info

Guardian Music — MEN Arena, ManchesterHeartbreak does funny things to people. When the news emerged last summer that Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner and TV presenter Alexa Chung had split up, the indie nation mourned the loss of its articulate and photogenic It-couple. T... more info

NME — Plus Richard Hawley joins band for their first Reading appearance in nine years more info