Guardian Music — The Black Lips, one of the most exciting garage rock bands on the planet, test their record-nerd knowledgeGarage rock is the sound that will not die: from its first boom in the early 60s, through its seeding of punk, to regular revivals ever since,... more info

Guardian Music — Formidable manager of the popular R&B group the DriftersSince a New York R&B vocal group calling themselves the Drifters performed together for the first time in 1953, more than 60 singers have passed through their ranks. For many years, the task of ... more info

Guardian Music — Ready Steady Go!, the pioneering 60s pop show, takes to the stage as part of this year's Meltdown festival. Its producer Vicki Wickham recalls the impact – and fun – of the early yearsLike the Beatles' first LP and sexual intercourse, you might g... more info

Guardian Music — This 19-year-old rapper wants to appeal to hip-hop heads and Sex Pistols fans. And no, he's not a member of Odd FutureHometown: Pittsburgh.The lineup: Malcolm McCormick (vocals, beats).The background: It's not all about Tyler, the Creator when it com... more info

Stereogum — Mayer Hawthorne, aka Andrew Mayer Cohen, is releasing his six-track Impressions covers EP online this week. It includes takes on songs by Jon Brion, The Isley Brothers, and Chromeo. All the songs have stories around their selection, whether about how... more info

Detroit Free Press — Gladys Knight: with the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley, 8 p.m. May 14. $69-$99. Young Jeezy: with Fabolous, Yo Gotti and Trina, 8 p.m. May 21. $59-$89. Deep Purple: with Ernie and the Automatics, 7:30 p.m. June 17. $45-$75. more info

Altsounds — Sometimes the classics are the best – from the Motown of the Isley Brothers and Smokey Robinson to soul legends like Gladys Knight and Etta James, there is a timeless appeal to beautifully crafted songs performed with soul, verve and abov... more info

Popdose — In a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career dating back to the early 1950s, the Isley Brothers stayed on the move — transforming themselves from gospel shouters to doo-woppers to early rock ‘n’ rollers to nasty funksters to lover-man balladeers. Of ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ralph Dodger said... By now y'all hopefully know the wonderful PJ Harvey has released her new album, Let England Shake. This little gem features performances of three tracks from that album: PJ Harvey - 2011-02-19 - Rob Da Bank Show, BBC http://shoul... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — This Youngstown, Ohio band hit pay dirt in 1967 with their version of the Isley Brothers’ classic “Nobody But Me.” The group featured Mel Pachuta (bass guitar), Ting Markulin (rhythm guitar), Mike Tatman (drummer) and Richard Belley (lead guita... more info