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

Totally Fuzzy — Hot Los Angeles DJ Skrillex's set at Coachella Festival was sure to be a bangin' dance party, and during his performance he was playing his new collabo with Korn, "Get Up." But you didn't need a ticket to the Indio, CA, event to hear the track! "... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Footie City rivals Stoke and Manchester are set for an FA Cup Final song ding-dong – ­after unveiling plans to get top showbiz names in on the act.Sources at mega-rich Manchester City claim the club is planning to ask some of Britain’s most famo... more info

Guardian Music — The dour man of rock has now written his autobiography, but worries that it is too longAge: 51.Appearance: A crumpled Morrissey.Is it Morrissey? Yep.What's he done now? He's moved into a new house and he is having trouble sleeping.Why? Apparently th... more info

The Telegraph — Public school boys especially love the Smiths. Morrissey's lyrics of loneliness and angst spoke to them when they were most vulnerable, writes Jemima Lewis more info