Guardian Music — The original Motown studio in Detroit – the legendary Hitsville USA – produced some of pop's most enduring three-minute wonders. Industry veteran Harry Weinger tries to explain their secret to Julia MuellerSome artists just want to get the feel. ... more info

Guardian Music — After years of honing their tight harmonies, southern Californians Local Natives are breaking out. But they've suffered a few comparisons too manyImagine a band that sings harmonies like Fleet Foxes. Whose arrangements twist and turn like Grizzly Bea... more info

Guardian Music — The dexterous songcraft of these Oxford lads gets lost in live translation. So don't read them the riot actHometown: Oxford.The lineup: Jack Goldstein, Roo Bhasin, Michael Thompson, Christopher Dawson, Jason Warner.The background: You often hear it s... more info

All About Jazz — BRIAN WILSON RETURNS TO THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IN SEPTEMBER 2011 For three nights only, m: Brian Wilson returns to the Royal Festival Hall—his 'spiritual home away from home'—in September 2011, following a series of hugely celebrated concerts... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Robert said... Rod Stewart & The Faces - 1974-11-27 - Cobo Hall, Detroit. "Real Good Time". Oasis - 1996-08-11 - Knebworth Park, England. "250,000 Oasis Fans Can't Be Wrong". The Jacksons - 1979-02-01 - Amsterdam, Netherlands. "Blame It On The Boogie... more info

NME — Wilson is also bringing his '…Reimagines Gershwin' album across the Atlantic more info

Gigwise — Star will play Beach Boys songs... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Record Fiend said... Blues Images Presents...1920s Blues Classics Vol. 5 (16 sides by Texas Alexander, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Rube Lacy, Blind Joe Reynolds, Blind Blake, Ma Rainey, Blind Willie McTell w/Mary Willis, et al.) http://record-fiend.blogsp... more info

Guardian Music — RNCM, ManchesterIn the late 1980s, the cult record label home to spiky guitar bands like Bauhaus and Pixies suddenly signed a choir of Bulgarian women in traditional national costume. 4AD boss Ivo Watts-Russell had become entranced by the former Bulg... more info

Guardian Music — Accomplished soul singer and frontman of mod band the ActionReg King, who has died from cancer aged 65, was one of the most accomplished white British soul singers of the 1960s. Fronting his band the Action, King was the equal of Steve Marriott, Ste... more info