Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - Less than a year after nearly dying from a brain tumour Jon Brookes says he's "feeling great"... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — On August 10th 1996, Oasis played the first of two nights at Knebworth. Support for the two days included TheProdigy, Ocean Colour Scene, Charlatans, Manic Street Preachers, Kula Shaker and Dreadzone.Below is a review and videos from THE TIMES of the... more info

Guardian Music — Slough band adopt new moniker following legal challenge from Australian trio of same nameThe band Brother have changed their name to Viva Brother following a legal challenge from another band of the same name. The Slough band came to the attention of... more info

Guardian Music — James Blake, Cat's Eyes and Danish four-piece When Saints Go Machine are the latest music additions at Latitude (14-17 Jul, Henham Park, Southwold, latitudefestival.co.uk) …While Black Lips, the Raveonettes, Damo Suzuki and Lydia Lunch make some no... more info

Guardian Music — Retro guitar heroes rocking a tuneful Verve vibe, Born Blonde have arrived 15 years too late for Britpop. Not that it'll stop themHometown: London.The lineup: Joshua Lloyd-Watson (bass), Tom McFarland (keyboards, guitar, vocals), George Day (drums), ... more info

NME — Ross Millard is in charge of music programming at the September event more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best city based festivalsThe 1234 ShoreditchWhen: 9 JulyWhere: Shoreditch Park, LondonWhat: East London festival for emerging indie acts.Who: Black Lips, The Raveonettes, Lydia Lunch, Becoming RealHow much: £22.... more info

Gigwise — The Charlatans are on the bill... more info

NME — Bands booked to play Ayia Napa event more info

Totally Fuzzy — Duff McKagan's Loaded - Indian Summer Duff McKagan's Loaded - Fight On Duff McKagan's Loaded - We Win Duff McKagan's Loaded - Dead Skin Loaded (also known as Duff McKagan's Loaded) is an American hard rock band from Seattle, Washington, f... more info