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New band of the day – No 1,200: Gabriel and the Hounds

4992 days ago
Guardian MusicBoth intimate and immense, Gabriel Levine's triumph of slow-burning melody demands repeated, rapt attentionHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Gabriel Levine (vocals, guitar) and friends.The background: There are certain labels you have to sit up and take... more info

Ask 411 Music 1.26.12: Hendrix/Monkees, Who Owns "Happy Birthday," and More

5000 days ago
411 ManiaDid Jimi Hendrix really open for the Monkees? Why do the Byrds have an album named (untitled)? Does someone really own the copyright for "Happy Birthday?" All this and more in this week's edition of Ask 411 Music! more info

A room of my own: Mervyn Conn

5011 days ago
Guardian MusicThe country music impresario in his memory-filled home in WimbledonThe irrepressibly energetic Mervyn Conn gave retirement a go, and then thought: "I can't do this." Instead, this February sees him reviving the International Festival of Country Music... more info

Introducing ... Simian Ghost

5021 days ago
Guardian MusicThis Swedish boy wonder has made an early contender for album of the yearHometown: Sandviken, Sweden.The lineup: Sebastian Arnström (vocals, music) in the studio, plus Erik Klinga and Mathias Zachrisson in concert.The background: Shall we start the ... more info

Old music: Gram Parsons – A Song for You

5070 days ago
Guardian MusicThe country-rock pioneer proved songwriting could be uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time"The song is absolutely hopeless, beyond despair. It's the saddest song I've ever heard." That was Rolling Stone magazine's description of A Song for You... more info

THE BEATLES/JOHN LENNON GO 'BACK TO BLACK FRIDAY'

5085 days ago
Altsounds_*MORE FROM BEASTIE BOYS, RYAN ADAMS and*_ _*SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS*_ _*AND EVEN MORE FROM THE YARDBIRDS, THE BYRDS AND*_ _*THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL*_ When the best bands in rock history send a nod to the indie music stores, how much better can ... more info

Record Store Day: Black Friday 2011 (11/25) releases

5094 days ago
Here Comes The Flood Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band – The Golden Breed Soundtrack (Vinyl) Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee P... more info

New band of the day – No 1,128: Family of the Year

5100 days ago
Guardian MusicThis pop-rock clan bring to mind Fleetwood Mac – but without the romantic distress and narcotic excessHometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Sebastian Keefe, Joseph Keefe, Christina Schroeter and James Buckey.The background: Here's a nice new pop-rock g... more info

November 2, London town: Popjustquiz ahoy!

5100 days ago
Pop JusticeYou know how when you go to a supposed 'pop quiz' the questions always end up being a load of old shit like "what was significant about the second time Ringo Starr ever went to Burgess Hill?" or "who is this a photo of?" and it's always someone out o... more info

My favourite album: The Magical World Of The Strands by Michael Head and the Strands

5106 days ago
Guardian MusicOur writers are picking their favourite albums. Here, Andy Capper gets spellbound by a song that breaks his heartIf the last album I paid tribute to in the Guardian was the sound of my life running away from a small North West town, then this is the ... more info

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