Stereogum — The London trio Saint Etienne spent the ’90s blessing the world with a cosmopolitan but still somehow extremely British form of literate, emotive techno-pop. They haven’t released a new album since 2005, but they’re planning on dropping another... more info

Guardian Music — From interviews with Adele and Lady Gaga to memories of Amy Winehouse, here's 20 of the best of our Music features and videos from 2011Adele: the girl with the mighty mouthAs the London singer conquers both Britain and America with a smash-hit No 1 a... more info

Guardian Music — Joe Goddard and Raphael Rundell take us back to the 90s – and its not the likes of Oasis they evoke, but the era's house musicHometown: London.The lineup: Joe Goddard and Raphael Rundell.The background: The 2 Bears comprise one fifth of Hot Chip, i... more info

Guardian Music — Pop historian Jon Savage listens to the best of the Stone Roses and their contemporaries – from Baby Ford to the Sabres of Paradise – and creates the perfect set of baggy playlistsQuite apart from the quality of their music, the Stone Roses had a... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Now I never thought I'd feature anything by Right Said Fred on TVV.  But there was a charidee EP released back in 1992 which might be of some interest:-mp3 : The Rockingbirds - Deeply Dippymp3 : Flowered Up - Don't Talk Just Kiss (edit)mp3 : St Etie... more info

Guardian Music — Mental illness is so often mistaken for genius in pop – unless the sufferer is female, when the world queues to condemnA friend of mine recently posted a Facebook link to a 90s documentary on former Radio 1 DJ Mike Read's stalker, the intimidating ... more info

NME — Bands join forces to perform 1977 classic 'Rumours' more info

Guardian Music — Summertime means something smooth and mellow. And here's an Italian cratedigger with music to hit the so-naff-it's-cool spotHometown: Lecce, Italy.The lineup: Giorgio Tuma (vocals, instruments), Alice Rossi (vocals), Alessio Borgia (drums, percussion... more info

Guardian Music — Adding to music from Badly Drawn Boy and Saint Etienne, Tim Minchin and Mark Steel join the comedy stage while Max Somerset of The Sorcerer's Apprentice will turn tricks at The Apple Cart Festival (7 Aug, Victoria Park, E3) ...Mawangu Mingiedi's Kono... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best city based festivalsThe 1234 ShoreditchWhen: 9 JulyWhere: Shoreditch Park, LondonWhat: East London festival for emerging indie acts.Who: Black Lips, The Raveonettes, Lydia Lunch, Becoming RealHow much: £22.... more info