Guardian Music — Hyde Park, LondonThere are tens of thousands of cheerful people in Hyde Park but it's not entirely clear why. While the closing ceremony line-up of Blur, New Order and the Specials has a coherent vision, following a thread of left-of-centre British p... more info

ContactMusic — Welsh rockers Stereophonics have parted ways with their drummer Frontman Kelly Jones and bassist Richard Jones have wished Javier Weyler every success as he leaves the group A statement to fans posted on the bands Facebook com page reads We wa... more info

Guardian Music — From handbags and gladrags to white socks and flip flops, here are your sartorial soundsLast week's call for songs about clothes prompted some winning styles, after a lot of rummaging around for forgotten rags and prized combos.Clothes are of course ... more info

ContactMusic — Ewan McGregor Slash and Stereophonics have paid tribute to late Deep Purple musician Jon Lord The keyboard player and founder of the heavy metal outfit passed away in London aged 71 yesterday 16 07 12 and a number of stars have praised his contr... more info

ContactMusic — Stereophonics will release a new album in two parts The Traffic hitmakers have been working in the studio and have enough material for two records so are planning to bring out the songs at two different times Frontman Kelly Jones said We... more info

ContactMusic — Welsh rockers Stereophonics are set to thrill fans by releasing two albums over an 18-month period The band took a break from touring to work on their follow-up to 2009s Keep Calm and Carry On and came up with so much new material they will use it on... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Wayne Rooney has revealed that Oasis, Bruce Springsteen and Cat Stevens - are among the singers who help fire him up for the big matches as he prepares to join the action at Euro 2012.The England striker has selected 11 tracks to get him in the goal-... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Tom Jones wanted to work with Whitney Houston The Whats New Pussy Cat singer - who has worked with the likes of Elvis Presley and the Stereophonics in the past - thinks Amy Winehouses death at 27 last July was particularly tragic as she hadn... more info

ContactMusic — Duran Duran will headline the London Olympics opening concert but their booking has promoted bemusement from some music fans and celebrities The 80s chart-topping group will headline the July 27 2012 show which will also feature Snow Patrol Stereopho... more info

Guardian Music — A huge concert marking the start of the London 2012 Olympics will feature four bands, respresenting each part of the United Kingdom – but are they the right artists?Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics will play a huge concert t... more info