Totally Fuzzy — The singer and prolific go-to collaborator steps into the spotlight for the first time in 11 years, recording songs written just for her by M. Ward, Andrew Bird, Stephin Merritt, Vic Chesnutt, Robyn Hitchcock, and more. Kelly Hogan's new album,... more info

Chicago Tribune — It's nice to have talented friends. Kelly Hogan has collected dozens of them over the years in a career marked as much by her personal generosity as her remarkable singing voice, and ace songwriters such as Vic Chesnutt, Robyn Hitchcock and Stephin M... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Twelve or so years ago Birdman Records released More Oar, a 17 track tribute to the music of Alexander ‘Skip’ Spence. Outside of his work with Jefferson Airplane and Moby Grape the compilation was my introduction to Spence’s solo work. Among ot... more info

Guardian Music — The guitarist is recording his solo debut, according to REM collaborator Scott McCaughey. And he may even sing …Peter Buck may become the first member of REM to release a post-breakup solo album. The guitarist is apparently working on his very own ... more info

Popdose — We can’t resist anything Nick Lowe-related. Toss in appearances by Marc Maron, Wilco, and Robyn Hitchcock, and you’re practically daring us not to post this video. YOU WIN, MR. LOWE. From Nick’s latest album, The Old Magic, out now more info

Stereogum — Acerbic British great Nick Lowe hasn’t made a music video in 18 years, but now here’s a star-studded, slightly ridiculous one for his song “Sensitive Man.” Director Scott Jacobson‘s clip stars comedian and podcaster Marc Maron as a reluctan... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonEvery so often, Britain's biggest concert halls transform themselves into ceilidh barns, honkytonk bars or folk cellars, as musicians try to recreate the spirit of an after-hours jam session for an unusually large audience.The Floatin... more info

Guardian Music — The eclectic musician shows us her childhood room in Yorkshire – where she's taking time out between toursWhen musician Eliza Carthy last inhabited this bedroom, at her parents' house in Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire, she was a teenager. "It's ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A rundown of the weekend's top concerts includes Kid Sister at the Avalon and Robyn Hitchcock at McCabe's. more info

Altsounds — KT Tunstall hosts an evening of entertainment in aid of Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary including appearances from herself, Robyn Hitchcock and Vanessa Carlton and stand-up from Al Murray as well as some words from author, Jay Griffiths. There wi... more info