ContactMusic — Outspoken rocker Morrissey has blasted the British Establishment in a scathing attack, accusing officials in his native U. K. of silencing political dissent to "protect" the royal family. The former The Smiths singer hit headlines last month... more info

Guardian Music — UK Music report estimates nearly 8 million people spent £1.4bn on festivals and visits to sites featured on album coversSummer festivals and concerts may mostly be about sex, drugs and rock'n'roll, but they also inject millions of pounds into the ec... more info

ContactMusic — Ryan and Gary Jarman have opened up about their The Cribs bandmate Johnny Marr's decision to leave the band, revealing it was a "shock" when he first broke the news to them. The former The Smiths star had been involved with the group since 2008, b... more info

Guardian Music — The terminally disgruntled Morrissey has taken aim at not one, but two British institutions in his latest diatribe. After describing the royal family as "benefit scroungers" who "serve no purpose whatsoever" on BBC Radio 4's Front Row programme last ... more info

Guardian Music — It's Salem meets Mariah Carey, apparently – though another description of Claire Boucher's music is 'western medieval organum'. Oh-kay ...Montreal's Grimes, aka Claire Boucher, is, according to her label, influenced by "R&B, industrial, goth, hip-h... more info

Guardian Music — Old Royal Naval Chapel, GreenwichWe often think of the string quartet as a vehicle for abstract contemplation, but the ensemble – and most of its music – originated for dance accompaniment. The concluding concert of the second biennial Greenwich ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2005. The group is currently composed of rhythm guitarist-singer-songwriter Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist and percussionist Chris Freeman,... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Morrissey has issued an apology after repeatedly clashing with British radio presenter Dermot O'Leary during an interview. The former The Smiths frontman recorded a chat with O'Leary which was broadcast on Bbc Radio 2 on Saturday (30Apr11)&... more info

Totally Fuzzy — 25 excellent tracks from the Nettwerk: 25 Years Of Music Worldwide compilation album. Released by nettwerkmusicgroup. The Nettwerk Music Group is the umbrella company for Nettwerk Management, Nettwerk Records, Nettwerk One Publishing, Nutone R... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Johnny Marr has joined his former The Smiths bandmate Morrissey by tearing into Britain's royal family just days ahead of Prince William's wedding. Morrissey sparked controversy on Wednesday (27Apr11) after describing the U. K. 's mon... more info