Guardian Music — Austin's Strange Boys play back-to-basics rock'n'roll so steeped in ragged charm it's like hearing the Stones at the Crawdaddy. That's why the Cribs made us write about themHometown: Austin, Texas.The lineup: Ryan Sambol (guitar, vocals), Matt Hammer... more info

Topix — In "Love," the Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas spectacular based on the Beatles ' music, there's a brief scene as odd as it is affecting: a shadow-play "conversation" between the group members, pieced together from snippets of recording studio banter. more info

CNN Showbiz — Vera Lynn, who made her name entertaining troops in World War II after recording her first song 70 years ago, has become the oldest living artist to have a number one album. more info

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Guardian Music — In 1983, Geoff Travis signed the Smiths to Rough Trade. 26 years later, guitarist Johnny interviews the label boss for the Cribs' takeover of guardian.co.uk/musicJohnny Marr: Can you explain, for those who might not know, how you started the Rough Tr... more info

TMZ — Michael Jackson's publishing catalogue will not be sold to pump up the assets in the estate, according to sources familiar with the probate.We're told several family members are questioning why the estate appears, as one put it, "in the red." Sourc... more info

Guardian Music — Mick Taylor claims he received no credit for songs that 'would not have existed' without himFormer Rolling Stone Mick Taylor has revealed plans to sue the band for unpaid royalties. The guitarist said he has not received money from the band since 198... more info

411 Mania — Saw VI sound track listing announced! Rammstein drops new album details. Forget "The Beatles: Rock Band"; welcome "Guitar Hero: van Halen". Mastodon to score a movie. Tour dates from Stone Temple Pilots, Slipknot, Them Crooked Vultures, more. Watch T... more info

Undercover, Australia — `Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band` was the biggest seller from The Beatles remasters last week in the UK. more info

Guardian Music — It was the year food rationing officially ended in the UK and Elvis began his music career that the Forces' Sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn, last topped the charts.But 55 years later, at the age of 92, she has done it again, hitting No 1 in the album char... more info