Guardian Music — Even if you like the right music at the wrong time, there's never a wrong time to discover Joni MitchellI liked all the right music. Just not always at the right time. Bowie was already clean and dull by the time I discovered him; ditto Lou Reed, Bry... more info

Guardian Music — Ever wondered what the Cure would sound like if Judy Collins had been their singer instead of Robert Smith? Wonder no moreHometown: London.The lineup: Polly Mackey (guitar, vocals), Paul Bates (bass), Jac Roberts (guitar), Tom Ryan (drums), Sian Rosi... more info

ContactMusic — Whip your hair back and forth Willow Smith will have trouble doing that now as shes taken the bold decision to shave off the long braids that helped to make her famous In the music video accompanying her 2010 hit single Whip My Hair Will Smiths mus..... more info

Guardian Music — Just like fans, musicians have their special places – ones they grew up with, ones important to their careers or ones with rich heritage. Johnny Marr, Hayden Thorpe of Wild Beasts, Roots Manuva and Anna Calvi celebrate the gig spaces they loveNow t... more info

Guardian Music — This 23-year-old Brooklyn boy's fast and frantic sound suggests he has studied everyone from the Stones to the StrokesHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Devin Therriault (vocals, guitar) plus band.The background: We almost missed out on Devin because we ... more info

Guardian Music — Rolling Stones singer complains of being used as 'political football' at PM's event to promote Britain in Olympic yearMick Jagger has pulled out of pulled out of an event due to be hosted by David Cameron at the Davos summit, complaining of being use... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Johnny Marr has designed three unique backpacks to raise money for an Aids awareness charity The former The Smiths guitarist has fashioned a trio of personally-signed pop art-style bags as part of a fundraising initiative for the Desig... more info

Guardian Music — 'Morrissey was yodelling with his legs in the air. There was shock in the front row'Andy Rourke, bassJohnny [Marr] and Morrissey had done a gig at the Ritz with Dale Hibbert on bass, and then Johnny asked me to join. I'd known him since I was 11, and... more info

Guardian Music — Tim Jonze sticks his neck out to declare the era of indie rock not overI'm trying to put a finger on the most surprising thing about the Guardian's Best Albums of 2011 list, published last month. Was it the virtual absence of any indie rock bands? Or... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offPhantom Limb The Pines What modern pop has lacked recently is a band that fuses country and soul. Led by the wonderful Yolanda Quartey, Bristolians Phantom Limb do the job w... more info