Guardian Music — Tim Thornton's book The Alternative Hero introduces us to the most plausible fictional rock stars yetRemember the Thieving Magpies? Led by enigmatic frontman Lance Webster, they bestrode the world of terrible indie like a leather-trewed colossus betw... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Peter M. Van Hattem Elizabeth & The Catapult are a trio from Brooklyn. Fronted by singer-songwriter Elizabeth Abby Ziman, the band offers a selection of jazzy pop-tunes that will go down with the cognoscenti that hang out in the small venues ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Over/Under: BritpopThe Britpop phenomenon might have ended nearly 15 years ago, but it cast such a shadow over the U.K. music scene that its presence is still felt today.Where would groups such as Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys or the Killers be... more info

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Spinner.com — Filed under: Down the Front!Location: 272A St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5RLWebsite: http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/Capacity: 300Come to see: An eclectic mix of bands - King Tut's was set in 1990 as a place to showcase new and up-and-coming bands seven nights... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Cult British rockers The Verve have split again with bandmates reportedly accusing frontman Richard Ashcroft of using a 2007 reunion to bolster his own solo career. more info

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Rolling Stone — Photo: Joyner/Getty The Verve have once again decided to call it quits, breaking up for the third time in the band’s 19 year tenure after reuniting for last year’s comeback album Forth. According to the U.K.’s Mirror, Verve guitarist Nick McCa... more info

Allmusic Blog — Despite reuniting in 2007, it appears as if the Verve has broken up once again. Purportedly, guitarist Nick McCabe and bassist Simon Jones haven’t spoken to vocalist Richard Ashcroft since the band’s appearance at V Festival last August. The Verv... more info