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

Big Apple Music Scene — Katy Perry, who was a no show last night at the People's Choice Awards although she did clean up, has a very high-profile politician who thinks she isn't all the rage. The British Prime Minister David Cameron has called the cloying sweet popstar's mu... more info

ContactMusic — Former The Smiths rocker Johnny Marr is venturing into fashion - hes designed his own sunglasses for Ray-ban The guitarist has teamed up with the high-end sunglasses giant to create his limited edition Signet shades with blue Legend lenses The Bri... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Morrissey is stepping up his animal rights work by joining a campaign against vivisection The former The Smiths frontman was named Person of the Year by the U K branch of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Peta last month Dec11 for hi... more info

Guardian Music — The prime minister has revealed that he's a fan of Lana Del Rey. So is this the kiss of death for the up-and-coming singer?One of these days, someone will write a novel about David Cameron. One of those frothy comedies you buy at railway station outp... more info