Guardian Music — Five stern-faced young men, who brilliantly sound like they belong on a mist-shrouded hillsideWho are they?Five stern-faced, anguished young men who stand atop mountains, making music with the elements at their fingertips.Must be cold up there at th... more info

Guardian Music — I wasn't even born when the Stone Roses released their debut album in 1989 – and I've been reminded of the fact ever sinceIn March 2000, style magazine the Face produced one of its bravest covers: a picture of an anonymous, teenage girl looking mo... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — This is an amazing, one off opportunity to help the Emma Hoolin Appeal and spend the day in a recording studio with members of The Verve, Beady Eye and Gorillaz.Simon Jones (Bass, The Verve), Peter Salisbury (Drums, The Verve) and Jeff Wootton (Guita... more info

Guardian Music — This Harlem rapper is fast becoming the hottest new thing in US hip-hop – and he's now hurrying our wayHometown: Harlem.The lineup: Rocky (vocals).The background: Our two favourite rappers we've covered since starting this column are Drake and Tyl... more info

Altsounds — Jodie Marie, the new signing to Decca to relaunch their legendary 'Verve' label, has announced a rather big tour including a whole bunch of dates with Will Young. The Welsh 20 year old, who is currently on tour with Nerina Pallot and will next embark... more info

Guardian Music — Our writers are picking their favourite albums. Here, Malcolm Jack writes about an album that will always feel like homeAppropriately enough for a band whose sheer bookishness winds people up, me and Belle and Sebastian got off on the wrong foot. In ... more info

Guardian Music — Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonIt's not often Trilok Gurtu finds himself upstaged. For more than three decades, the Mumbai-born percussionist has been one of the most charismatic figures in jazz, always surrounded by a kit that looks like the contents o... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Daryl Hall (born October 11, 1946) is an American rock, R&B and soul singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter and producer, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Hall & Oates (with guitarist/songwriter John Oates) who scored several Bi... more info

NME - The Daily Download — If you've been missing Decca's legendary Verve label, then good news - it's back! Allow us to introduce you to the lucky lady who will be assisting in bringing it back to life, releasing her single 'On The Road' through the label on October 31st. ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Since the release of their Grammy-nominated 2010 debut album, Backatown, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have grown creatively while winning hordes of new fans performing nonstop on five continents. Their new album, For True (Sept. 13, Verve Foreca... more info