Guardian Music — With a revival in cumbia music spreading, now is the perfect time for a supergroup of Colombian musicians to bring their infectious, rump-rotating sound to the UKIt's 1am in a squat in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, and Pedro "Ramaya" Beltrán, a... more info

The Newsroom — Los Angeles can feel like an endless expanse of smog-choked traffic jams, sketchy marijuana dispensaries, and massage parlors offering rub and tugs to discreet businessmen. But high above the din and infernal stink of the streets stands Griffith Obse... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Woven Bird, an alt-pop band from Southampton, UK, have release their new single Saw You In Two b/w A Curse Heaven Sent. It's folk music with a twist. Melodic on the outside, with smart chord changes on the inside. The lyrics deal with girl trouble,... more info

Guardian Music — The teenage leader of the town's successful Portas Pilot bid, Joe Barratt, sets out his stall to involve others in a town with a great modern music traditionThe high street has not been an especially inviting place for my generation. To say there's s... more info

Guardian Music — Far from being just another soul singer, Josephine Oniyama is more Morrissey in Manchester than Dusty in MemphisHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Josephine Oniyama (vocals, music).The background: Josephine Oniyama is not another soul girl, even though... more info

ContactMusic — Will Smiths daughter Willow sparked controversy on Monday 25Jun12 when a photo of her posing with what looked like a tongue stud was posted online The rebellious pre-teen was fooling around with a pal when the picture was shot - and it looked like sh... more info

Guardian Music — University to teach next generation of music professionals through the ups and downs of Manchester's famous nightclubNot much surprises those with hazy memories of the glory days of the Hacienda – but news that the legendary club, the Madchester mu... more info

Guardian Music — Since the Cocteau Twins split 15 years ago, their otherworldly singer has lived a quiet life in Bristol. But in August, as part of Antony Hegarty's Meltdown festival, the one-time darling of the music press will sing her own songs for the first time... more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — The Chapman Family From: Stockton-On-Tees, United KingdomIn 1977 UK music's response to the Queen's Jubilee was the sound of rebellion, the sound of punk ripping into the establishment, the sound of the Pistols sailing down the Thames. In 2012 thank... more info

Guardian Music — Despite rumours, the singer has no plans to reunite with Andrew Ridgeley to mark the 30th anniversary of their first hitThere is no truth in rumours that Wham! are reuniting, a spokeswoman for George Michael has told the Guardian. The rumours spread ... more info