Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Could rocker Liam Gallagher be the most benevolent birthday boy going?For it seems that to celebrate his 39th birthday yesterday, the Burnage boy was the one sending out the presents - to rocker pal Tim Burgess of The Charlatans at least.Tim revealed... more info

Altsounds — *The Whip NEW UK SHOWS ANNOUNCED Album 'Wired Together' released September 19th, 2011* The Whip did a series of covers for 'JD Set' last year. Here is a video of them doing 'You Say You Don't Love Me' by The Buzzcocks, alongside Tim Burgess from The... more info

Altsounds — EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER ENDS 31/08/2011 SNAP UP CHEAPER TICKETS FOR THE DRUMS, THE CHARLATANS & MANY MORE NOW! With just two weeks to go until the Early Bird ticket deadline, festival goers are urged to get their discounted Split Festival tickets no... more info

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