Guardian Music — Slow is the new fast – which is good news for this Satie-inspired electronica artist, who explores 'the ghosts inside the silence'Hometown: New York.The lineup: Nicolas Jaar (music, production).The background: Slow would appear to be the new fast. ... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker PETE WENTZ is turning talent judge to help pick an up-and-coming act to open for BON JOVI at a gig in London.Wentz is teaming up with Starsailor rocker James Walsh and Steven Van Zandt from Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band to critique wannabe... more info

Guardian Music — Purveyors of mournful but majestic indie rock, this five-piece offer an accomplished take on the Coldplay/Keane soundHometown: London.The lineup: Andy Clutterbuck (lead vocals, guitar), James Hatcher (guitar), Jack Allinson (bass, synths, electronics... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A raft of Liverpool favourites will pull on red shirts once again next Saturday to help Jamie Carragher celebrate his glittering Anfield career.Carragher’s eagerly-awaited testimonial game against Everton takes place on September 4 and the Liverpoo... more info

MTV.com News — On Tuesday night, Casey James took on a John Lennon solo favorite from 1971.By Gil Kaufman Casey James performs on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: FOX Casey James took some bold chances on "American Idol" on Tuesday night. He was the only... more info

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NME — Duo hit the road in November and December – ticket details more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Two rock festivals battled it out in Korea over the weekend, but for most rock fans, it was no contest.Jisan Valley Rock Festival, featuring performances by Oasis, Weezer, Starsailor, Fall Out Boy, Basement Jaxx, Patti Smith plus top Korean musicians... more info

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Guardian Music — And that's not all. Faith No More's Mike Patton, Spiritualized's Jason Pierce and Butthole Surfers' Gibby Haynes complete a grizzly, gravel-voiced lineupThe production duo Soulsavers have announced their third album – and yet another team-up w... more info