Altsounds — Nike’s new short film, Human Chain, celebrates the intensity, dynamism and determination that connects athletes in all sports and motivates them to inspiring performances. From Lance Armstrong on his bike, to a six-year-old studying mart... more info

Altsounds — The acclaimed UK band *The Hours* made its avidly awaited stateside debut on January 26 with the release of "*Ali In The Jungle*," a four-song digital EP available on iTunes now. Inspired by the historic 1974 world heavyweight bout between then-re... more info

Radio Exile — After discovering the band on the FIFA 08 soundtrack, I was glad to hear that The Hours [MySpace] are finally releasing material on this side of the Atlantic. The band’s tune (“Ali in the Jungle”) was the most hypnotically likeable track among... more info

The Culture Of Me — (photo by Eleanor Hardwick) In ten days, Dan Black will drop his long-awaited disc ((un)) via The Hours in the US (it's already out on import via Polydor in the UK), and to celebrate its release, Black is heading out... more info

ContactMusic — JULIANNE MOORE is nursing her 12-year-old son back to health after he broke his wrist in a snowboarding accident.Caleb, The Hours actress' son with director husband... more info

Guardian Music — This week's pod is simple. It does what it says on the headline. Yes, it's the best of the year's live tracks as recorded exclusively for Music Weekly. The full list of artists included on the show runs: Graham Coxon, Ellie Goulding, Hockey, Patrick ... more info

Guardian Music — Artist Sam Taylor-Wood surprises us with an old-fashioned, affecting film exploring John Lennon's early years, writes Philip FrenchAs composers, performers, producers and the subjects of documentaries, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and... more info

NME — Band announce trio of November dates more info

The Playlist — Fashion designer and perpetual chest hair-exposer Tom Ford has ignited a bidding war in Venice over his directorial debut, "A Single Man," starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Adapted by Ford from a Christopher Isherwood autobiographical novel, "... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Manchester giants revive old classicManchester indie giants Oasis have completed their three night stint at Wembley Stadium by reviving an old classic.Oasis announced a massive UK tour earlier this year, taking in some of their biggest venues in a de... more info