Guardian Music — 23 November 1989: Number 34 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of indie musicThe 80s looked destined to end in musical ignominy. The charts were dominated by the steely machinations of Stock, Aitken and Waterman and Jive Bunny's repeat... more info

Altsounds — Former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder has said he believes legendary Manchester group The Stones Roses will reform because their frontman Ian Brown needs the money. In an interview with the Sun, Ryder, who plays a solo show at London's Proud... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Shaun Ryder is convinced the Stone Roses are on the verge of signing a big money deal to seal their comeback. The Fools Gold hitmakers were said to be reforming earlier this year (11) amid claims frontman Ian Brown and guitarist Joh... more info

NME — Happy Mondays man says he reckons reunion will happen though more info

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Guardian Music — NewcastleGateshead is gearing up for a summer full of art, theatre, music, food and festivals. Jon Corbett and Stephen Noble of Keep Your Eyes Open are your guidesNewcastle's top 10 budget eatsThe Turner prize goes to Gateshead in October 2011Evoluti... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - He'll play the Happy Mondays and Black Grape hits with a full live band... more info

Altsounds — *TF Presents... BRITPOP SPECIAL - Vibe Bar, London* Friday May 27th - 10 Hour Zone – 6pm – 4am * **Top Secret Massive Headline Act** * * Shaun Ryder (DJ Set)* * * Northern Uproar* * * Shed 7 (DJ Set)* more info

NME — Shaun Ryder, Shed Seven and Mark Morriss also set for Britpop Special more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The story of Creation really is one of the greatest ever told - Creation Records that is. Maverick boss Alan McGee, who signed Oasis and Primal Scream, started the label with a £1,000 loan in 1983 and sold it to Sony for £30million in 1999. The sel... more info