Guardian Music — What's hot – and what's notGoing upLouisa Parris Gorgeous and graphic silk scarves in delicious colours to swoosh about one's person.Crochet blanket-print trainer Yes! Henry Holland remixes the Superga with 1970s wit and jolliness. See also the pol... more info

Guardian Music — Is pop music something you grow up and grow out of? No way, say Saint Etienne – time just adds to its powerIn 2005, when Saint Etienne's last studio album Tales from Turnpike House was released, rumour spread that the band was about to split up. ... more info

Guardian Music — With their eighth album about to be released, Saint Etienne take us on a guided tour of the city that has coloured so much of their workThe wind is blowing the rain up the Thames from the North Sea. The trees that line the South Bank are shivering wi... more info

Chorus.fm — *Saint Etienne* (http://www.saintetienne.com/) has released a new track titled, "Answer Song" which you can currently stream, here... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Tommorow Noel Gallagher joins Steve Lamacq as he opens the doors to his Rock College once again.Noel Gallagher is a guest lecturer on creating a classic album and St Etienne's Bob Stanley is the Head of Glam Rock.The show starts at 23:00 (UK Time) on... more info

Guardian Music — From racing with the devil to a goddess on a highway, this week's playlist leaves others eating dirt. Scream if you want to go faster …And they're off! Last week I asked you for suggestions of songs about velocity – and the nominations came thick... more info

Guardian Music — One reader offers us a relentlessly pop-tastic selection of songs. Think you can do better? Get in touchEach week, we invite a reader to share a playlist they've been listening to recently. This week it's the turn of Scott Mildenhall, who blogs at In... more info

Guardian Music — Aloe Blacc, Saint Etienne, Sergio Mendes, Chic and Lonnie Liston-Smith join the deliciously retro Vintage Festival at its third venue in three years (13-15 Jul, Boughton House, Kettering). At the current rate and direction of travel, we look forward ... more info

DrownedInSound — Single of the Week! Hooded Fang & Pinkunoizu - ‘Clap’ / ‘Parabolic Delusions’ (Split 7’ on Full Time Hobby) As we live in greedy times, I am not ashamed to tell you that split sevens, done well, are fast becoming my favourite format ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — For Record Store Day 2012, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart will release a four-track EP comprised of remixes from last year’s Belong. Available on colored vinyl and digitally, Acid Reflect packs remixes from Twin Shadow, Saint Etienne, Washed Out... more info