Core News — Brandon Flowers talks to Zane ahead of their shows in London this week. The Rapture return with the hottest record in the world. And our headliner on R1 Gig Night is The Chemical Brothers, taken from their set at Glastonbury in 2007. more info

Altsounds — RockNess are pulling out all the stops in 2011 for the 'Year of the Ness', with what is undoubtedly the festival's biggest line-up to date. With headline sets from Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers and Paolo Nutini, and must-see performances from t... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best dance festivalsBeat-HerderWhen: 1-3 JulyWhere: Ribble Valley, LancashireWhat: Atmospheric and quirky annual event served up in lush pasture and woodland.Who: Leftfield, Simian Mobile Disco, Totally Enormo... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best boutique festivalsAll Tomorrow's PartiesWhen: 2–4 DecemberWhere: Butlins, Minehead, SomersetWhat: Eclectic winter get-together, curated by Jeff Mangum of indie band Neutral Milk Hotel.Who: Fleet Foxes, Roby... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

Guardian Music — He's a wild and crazy guy, but Steve Martin is also an amazing banjo player, and tours his second bluegrass album with his band (8-10 Jul, tour begins HMV Hammersmith Apollo, W6) ...Tinchy Stryder is the latest addition to Camden Crawl (30 Apr-1 May,... more info

Altsounds — The Big Chill is proud to unveil headliners Kanye West and Rodrigo y Gabriela, both UK festival exclusives, and The Chemical Brothers plus more as the first confirmed artists for 2011. Nestled in the idyllic surroundings of Eastnor Castle Deer Park i... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons helped define electronica music for nearly two decades. more info

Addict Music — Joining Kanye, who will be playing his only UK show at the festival, and The Chemical Brothers are Portugal's Rodrigo y Gabriela. more info

NME — Wild Beasts, Warpaint, Katy B, Janelle Monae and Metronomy are also on the bill more info