XFM.co.uk — The Snow Patrol singer launches two new projects. Country music and electro are in, mid-paced ballads are out. more info

Guardian Music — Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, LondonDavid and Peter Brewis, the brothers who form the linchpin of ­Sunderland ­indie rockers Field Music, are a ­splendidly contrary duo. After releasing a warmly received second album, Tones of Town, three yea... more info

NME — Frontman has formed two new bands and is heading into the studio more info

Guardian Music — The rock drummers have joined Beat for Peace, a campaign urging world leaders to prevent further conflict in the countryThis weekend, members of Radiohead, Pink Floyd, the Police and Elbow beat the drum for renewed diplomatic action in Sudan by, er, ... more info

Guardian Music — The prolific frontman is teaming up with members of REM and Belle and Sebastian for a 'country-tinged' album, before turning his attention to a 'crazy-ass' take on LCD SoundsystemGary Lightbody has begun work on two new musical projects, one "country... more info

Starpulse — Rockers from bands including Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Snow Patrol have teamed up to help prevent any more bloodshed in Sudan.[...] Read more! more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Rockers from bands including Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Snow Patrol have teamed up to fight for peace in Sudan. more info

BBC News - UK — Drummers from Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Snow Patrol and the Police join a campaign to prevent bloodshed in Sudan. more info

Guardian Music — Amy Winehouse fails to release a follow-up album, Oasis reunite for an arena tour, and Slayer reach Christmas No 1. I've seen the future of pop ... and it's not a pretty sightAfter a decade in which Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars was the most played song... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Furniss/WireImage.com While the Beatles’ greatest hits compilation 1 was the bestselling album in the U.S. this decade, the charts across the pond told a decidedly different story: James Blunt’s Back to Bedlam, which boasted the hit “You... more info