Guardian Music — There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in JD McPherson's world. Not surprising given he refuses to let anything created since 1958 impinge on itHometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma.The lineup: JD McPherson (lead and backing vocals, guitar), Jimmy Sutton (bass),... more info

ContactMusic — Warner Bros has assigned Arash Amel to work on another instalment of Will Smiths I Am Legend The movie studio is keen for Will to reprise the role of scientist Robert Neville for a prequel to the first film which told the story of the last man... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher’s new band is doing well, though not quite as well as his old one. He explains why Oasis won’t be getting back together before The Smiths, or The KinksIt's early evening in Adelaide and “bloody boiling”, according to Noel Galla... more info

Guardian Music — Singer ditches track from forthcoming reissue of 1988 solo debut, Viva HateMorrissey is removing a song from his debut solo album, which is to be reissued on 26 March. This time the record won't include the track The Ordinary Boys.The album's origina... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher has been questioned if he will be performing as a warm up act for The Stone Roses for their shows this summer at Heaton Park in Manchester?The songwriter said "Unequivocally no - I'm in America when it happens, actually. But I have no ... more info

Panda Toes — Went to see a Morrissey and The Smiths tribute band somewhere in Gowanus last night. And there's this cute girl standing in front of me in line. And she's all, "Are you going to the show?" And I'm like, "If they're still selling tickets at the door."... more info

Guardian Music — Yorkshire band to release In the Belly of the Brazen Bull in May – and you can listen to the track Chi-Town hereThe Cribs have announced a new album, their first since the departure of former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. In the Belly of the Brazen... more info

Guardian Music — The best cover of this Smiths classic dispenses with the vocal entirely. And don't you dare mention the John Lewis adEveryone loses their head around December, a fact highlighted by the frenzy around the 2011 John Lewis Christmas ad blitz. So, with a... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The result of Jonquil's creative immersion is 11 infectious, tracks made for summer. The band has described the album as being more "accessible" than their previous work, citing influences that span decades. As fans themselves of artists like Fl... more info

ContactMusic — Singeractress Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smiths marriage appears to have survived split rumours that dogged the couple last year - the actress has dedicated a new song to the Hollywood superstar for Valentines Day 14Feb12 The Matrix Reloaded... more info