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

Brooklyn Vegan — Robyn Hitchcock at The Bell House in 2009 (more by Lori Bally) As mentioned, Robyn Hitchcock plays The Bell House on November 19, the same night that John Wesley Harding and The Minus 5 play the Brooklyn venue. That show... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — John Wesley Harding (aka Wesley Stace) has three 'Cabinet of Wonders' scheduled at City Winery for his second season this fall. The dates scheduled are September 23, October 28, and November 18. Each night features a collection of special... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best boutique festivalsAll Tomorrow's PartiesWhen: 2–4 DecemberWhere: Butlins, Minehead, SomersetWhat: Eclectic winter get-together, curated by Jeff Mangum of indie band Neutral Milk Hotel.Who: Fleet Foxes, Roby... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Festival Hall, LondonOn 1 June 1951, the folklorist AL Lloyd organised an evening at St Pancras Town Hall in London, as a contribution to the Festival of Britain. The Singing Englishmen concert featured the Workers Music Association Choir and a... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Chris said... Clawhammer - "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo" Yes, it's their recording of the whole Devo album. http//smalltakeover.blogspot.com Edfray said... Star Wars the Musical http://notveryprettymusic.blogspot.com GD said... Melvins - King... more info