Guardian Music — These cerebral prog-poppers prove that Manchester is finally producing innovative, intelligent music againHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Duncan Wallis (vocals), Robin Richards (bass), Pete Broadhead (guitar), Dan Spedding (guitar), Andy Proudfoot (... more info

MTV.com News — Nominees LL Cool J, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kiss didn't make the cut for 2010.By Gil Kaufman The Stooges' Iggy Pop Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2010 runs the gamut from the progenitors of b... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — A few months ago the UK’s Kindness released a 7″.  Side -A is comprised of a metronomic rendering of the Mats’ “Swinging Party” sounding like the Talking Heads in a deadpan karaoke booth. Bravo. The B-side is “Gee Up,” a short, funky... more info

Guardian Music — The late singer's family is no longer seeking a judicial review of her death, saying they have achieved 'most' of their aimsThe family of Kirsty MacColl has suspended their Justice for Kirsty campaign, which sought a judicial review of the singer's d... more info

Rock Sellout —    The Streets On Fire are one of the best listens to come through my inbox in a minute. The band hails from the mighty indie capital of Chicago, IL and deliver that sound with confidence. Their new album "Hot Weekend" is like a firey sermon given... more info

Rolling Stone — Phish have become known for performing unexpected and diverse covers in their two decade-plus career, taking on everything from entire albums — like the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street at this year’s Festival 8 — to songs by artists like... more info

Guardian Music — Although death overshadowed the Montreal band's debut album, it was still one of the most life-affirming records of the decadeMore top 10 albums of the decadeThere is some debate as to how many of Arcade Fire's extended family members died during the... more info

The Playlist — Earlier this week the trades reported that the Fox Searchlight documentary, "Young@Heart" was being remade into a narrative feature. The doc was a touching look at a group of senior citizens who formed a choir and sang versions of contemporary songs ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Having become highly popular in the first half of 1979 with an album and singles originally released back in 1978, there was a huge amount of interest in the new material that was going to be released by The Police.In September 1979 they unleashed a... more info

All About Jazz — Peter Gabriel Covers Radiohead, Neil Young, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Bon IverAnd More On New Album, Scratch My Back, Due January 25 Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel has announced the track list for his new album, Scratch My Back, due January 25, 201... more info