The Vinyl Villain — Quick recap on all the singles that have been featured so far:-Orange Juice - L.O.V.E, LoveFriends Again - The Friends Again EPBelle & Sebastian - Legal ManClose Lobsters - What Is There To Smile About?One Dove - White LoveSimple Minds - Love SongThe... more info

Guardian Music — Jay Sean and Taio Cruz have achieved something very few British acts have managed – selling R&B and urban pop back to the US. They tell Lola Adesioye how they did itEvery few years, the US charts are subject to what is always called a "British... more info

The Vinyl Villain — In the same way that it has long seemed uncool to admit a fondness for Simple Minds, it is often difficult to profess admiration for the musical output of Big Country.The fact that it has taken well over 1,000 postings at TVV before I've taken the p... more info

Undercover, Australia — Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr is working on his first ever solo record. more info

The Vinyl Villain — D.I.S.C.O. does not suck.....as publicly said by Edwyn & co.From the notes that accompanied the vinyl release of the LP Ostrich Churchyard back in 1992:-Satellite CityWritten in the aftermath of an early Nu-Sonics concert (17th January 1978) supporti... more info

Guardian Music — What's delaying Dr Dre's new album? And why's he hanging out at the mall with David Guetta, Will.I.Am and some bloke who used to produce Simple Minds? We score a rare appointment with the hip-hop legend to find outWith a reputation that precedes him,... more info

What's delaying Dr Dre's new album? And why's he hanging out at the mall with David Guetta, Will.I.Am and some bloke who used to produce Simple Minds? We score a rare appointment with the hip-hop legend to find outWith a reputation that precedes him,... more info

Guardian Music — These lads write blue-collar belters that evoke the badlands of Bruce Springsteen's America. So, a typical London band then ...Hometown: London.The lineup: Bobby Cook (vocals), Jack Cook (guitar), Colin Straton (bass), Graham Smith (drums), Nick Mill... more info

VH1 News — Death Cab for Cutie discussed their Critics' Choice Movie Awards tribute to John Hughes. The band will perform Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in honor of the late director. more info

The Vinyl Villain — It's been a few weeks since this series was last featured, what with Xmas Day and New Year's Day falling on Fridays. For the sake of any new readers, the idea is to use the postings on Fridays to feature some great 45s by Scottish singers and bands. ... more info