DrownedInSound — You'd be forgiven for forgetting about former Beta Band frontman Steve Msaon. Actually, you won't be forgiven for forgetting him, especially not after the release of Boys Outside, almost certainly his best piece of solo work, to be sure. more info

NME — Former Beta Band man hits the road this October more info

Nialler9 — The second single from Steve Mason’s Richard X-produced album Boys Outside has an undeniable Beta Band rhythm to it and that is no bad thing. Barry has an Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip remix of the track. more info

Guardian Music — Calvin Johnson, On tourRecord label pioneer, eccentric performer, friend of Kurt Cobain …Calvin Johnson is an example of that great oxymoron: indie royalty. And with good reason: as the founder of K records – and also in his bands Beat Happening ... more info

NME - Festivals — Guerrilla bake sales, a tug of war and The Fall - it could only be Field Day in London's, thankfully, sunny Victoria Park. Here are the ten things we learnt there. 1. Erland And The Carnival went on too early Erland And The Carnival took to the Fie... more info

Guardian Music — Hill Farm, SteventonFestivals are big business, and the last few years have seen many boom or go bust. Truck, by contrast, has been rolling on for 13 years, maintaining both its indie ethos and small capacity. And while, for many events, the location... more info

ContactMusic — Former BETA BAND frontman STEVE MASON has hit out at DAMON ALBARN for dominating the main stage at Britain's Glastonbury music festival two years in a row, insisting he... more info

NME — Former Beta Band man berates Albarn for playing the Pyramid Stage two years in a row more info

NME - The Video Blog — The warm cider has been drunk, the tents have been packed away and the wellies have been dusted off. Glastonbury 2010 has finished, relive the weekend now with our video round-up. NME caught half of Vampire Weekend backstage to chat about their Euro... more info

Guardian Music — From Steve Mason to Snoop, guardian.co.uk/music readers keep us in the know on the first day of Glastonbury@jazm ROFL @ Rolf•@Rory_Foster The Cheek show potential but material's a bit thin. Think I'll wait for the second album when their songwritin... more info