NME — Though Terry Hall nips off stage to pee during show in association with Teenage Cancer Trust more info

ContactMusic — The Specials may record a new album. Lead singer Terry Hall has revealed the reformed ska group are positive to the idea of recording a third album with their... more info

Guardian Music — From Black Sabbath's tolling bell to Gershwin's blur of city hustle and bustle, many a song has been enhanced by a judicious bit of non-musical noiseThis week there was a huge temptation to fill two lists with comedy records and overwrought metal t... more info

Time Out, London — Royal Albert Hall benefit gigs with Noel Gallagher, The Who, Arctic Monkeys, JLS, The Specials and others more info

The Vinyl Villain — GAY TIMESHere’s a question – have you ever fancied a ‘famous’ singer or musician? As a male, I’m not talking your usual Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Clare Grogan, Kate Bush or whoever, I’m more interested in a queerer ... more info

Guardian Music — Brighton DomeOver the past year, Jerry Dammers has cut a rather peevish figure. He was the solitary Special who declined to take part in, then publicly decried, their successful reunion. But watching the Spatial AKA Orchestra's vibes player hammer ou... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Plan B and The Courteeners will join Noel Gallagher at his Teenage Cancer Trust gigs in London later this month.The Courteeners will support the former Oasis star on March 25, while rapper-turned-singer Plan B is set to appear the following day.The s... more info

NME — Band say Teenage Cancer Trust show will be their only UK gig of 2010 more info

NME - The Daily Download — The Specials won the Outstanding Contribution To Music award at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 last night, and we spoke to the band backstage about their win. [...] Read more! more info

Silent Uproar — As previously reported, The Specials will tour the US in April for the time in almost 30 years. Dates and details can be found on the band's Facebook. [billboard.com] more info