Guardian Music — Record companies didn't get Imelda May and her mix of retro sounds. Did that put her off? Not at all. And now they are taking noticeBack when Imelda May was toiling around the pub circuit, unsure if she would ever be more than a session singer and bi... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — My first impression of Vancouver’s Alex Zhung Hai, who records under the name Dirty Beaches, was that of a cross between Richard Hawley and Leonard Cohen if, say, collaborating with Angelo Badalamenti.  An impression that still stands. Zung Hai’... more info

Abeano — One Radio Show Mark Riley took Richard Hawley and Jarvis Cocker whale-watching for Radio 4. If you want to hear what an ex-member of the Fall and the two brilliant blokes from Pulp faffing about on a boat sounds like listen again here. The t... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — We first told you back in August of 2009 that Noel Gallagher had been speaking to members of the Sand Band about joining his new backing band. The Guardian has now released a review of the Sandband's debut album confirming the lead singer's participa... more info

Guardian Music — The ideal soundtrack for welcoming the new year on the dancefloorNew Year's Eve is a time for musical consensus. If you're DJing or making a mixtape for a party, it's worth remembering that no one has come to be educated, or taken on a musical journe... more info

Nialler9 — From the end of their Other Voices gig (my full review here) a couple of weeks ago and serving as a nice festive sneak peek into what’s to come in the new year, Hawley, Hannigan and Cocker perform ‘Silent Night’. more info

NME — Duo record 18 songs together for guitar legend's record more info

BBC 6 Music — Richard Hawley and Duane Eddy have written an album together more info

Scotsman.com — Fagan's is one of those defiant pubs, standing alone amid gap sites, and it's Richard Hawley's favourite. more info

ContactMusic — Richard Hawley has released the final two of his whisky-inspired tracks. The singer/songwriter completes his 'Dufftown Songs' set with tracks 'The River' and... more info