Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonIf Spiritualized were ever to scale down their epic music, the time would be now. Having been effectively housebound for the past year by a debilitating programme of medical treatment, Jason Pierce has recorded the band's upc... more info

Guardian Music — Cargo, LondonThe War on Drugs have been on the road for six months, and cabin fever may be taking its toll on their conversational abilities. "Me and Steven got new jeans in Holland," offers singer and guitarist Adam Granduciel by way of between-song... more info

Totally Fuzzy — In 1987, Alexander Balanescu left the Arditti Quartet to form his own Balanescu Quartet, which has gone on to acquire a reputation as one of the world’s leading contemporary music groups. Collaborators have included Michael Nyman, Gavin Bryars, Or... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers Spiritualized have pulled two upcoming shows to allow frontman Jason Pierce to undergo medical treatment. The band has axed its headlining show at the Standon Calling festival in Standon, England over the weekend of 12 - 14 August (11... more info

NME — However the band's October dates are unaffected by J Spaceman's medical treatment more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - The band have called off appearances in Sicily and at Standon Calling Festival for medical reasons... more info

Guardian Music — From stage-door duties for the RSC, to the village famous for Straw Dogs, Observer writers reveal their idea of a perfect summer, past and present● What are your tips for summer culture? Join the discussionKITTY EMPIREPop criticLet's be honest – ... more info

We Like it Lossless! — Melodic / 2006Taking their peculiar name from a slogan once found on the fair streets of central Manchester, WFANFC evoke more than just their hometown's signposts on their eponymous debut. Unafraid to wear their influences on their sleeves, three tr... more info

NME — Band push back dates to February 2012 to coincide with new album more info

The Music Fix — Improv supergroup featuring members of Hot Chip, This Heat and Spiritualized enter the studio. more info