Totally Fuzzy — Jeffrey Siegel said... Straight No Chaser's "A Very Jazzy Christmas" continues with Alexis Cole, and a Podcast interview with Dr. Lonnie Smith, the Hammond B-3 Organ master. http://www.straightnochaserjazz.libsyn.com And many happy returns of the sea... more info

Guardian Music — This Sunday the Christmas No 1 will be revealed. In anticipation, we asked readers to write about what festive hits mean to themThe X Factor's Matt Cardle is up against Christmas No 1 rival John Cage this year, and as part of our people's panel serie... more info

Guardian Music — From Elvis to Shakey, from Cliff Richard to Mark E Smith, every pop star worth their salt has sung a song of Santa at some point. But there is an art to the festive dittyWriting a Christmas song feels to me like having the opportunity to write a Bon... more info

Scotsman.com — THE POGUES O2 ACADEMY, GLASGOW *** more info

Unreality Music — Let's get this straight: I love music, and I love Christmas. In fact, I'm a huge fan of both. I could be a regular little Santa Clause, me. So it's funny that when you add Christmas and music ... more info

NME — Pair getting to grips with Pogues Christmas song more info

Gigwise — They want to cover of The Pogues classic... more info

ContactMusic — HAPPY MONDAYS legend SHAUN RYDER is set to record a new version of THE POGUES' Christmas classic FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK with the reality TV star who kept him from winning I'M... more info

Guardian Music — What do you look for in a Christmas No 1, and what does your favourite Christmas hit mean to you?This is the time of year when music snobs clash with lovers of pop and kitsch: while legions enjoy watching the X Factor, others bemoan the popularity of... more info

Chorus.fm — *Titus Andronicus* (http://www.myspace.com/titusandronicus) will opening for *The Pogues* (http://www.myspace.com/thepoguesofficial) on their US tour. Head to the replies for dates. Submitted by TunedAgainst more info