Guardian Music — For almost 30 years, screenwriter Richard Curtis has worshipped Mike Scott of the Waterboys. He has read out his lyrics at funerals, he plays This Is The Sea to feel restored – and he cries every time he hears The Whole of The MoonIt's pouring with... more info

DrownedInSound — Like nu-gaze's answer to The Waterboys, I Break Horses' debut is, first and foremost, resounding proof that subtle beauty doesn’t have to be self-defeating, drippy or retiring. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — Adam Clayton of U2 on Glastonbury, Bob Marley, and the moment he knew he had to play the bass'I'm really looking forward to Glastonbury,' says U2 bassist Adam Clayton. 'It's been a long time coming.' A year in fact, with the band moving last year's h... more info

Altsounds — On 14th - 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival. With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offe... more info

Guardian Music — Noriko Ogawa: Special Japan Appeal Concert, LondonThough she's London-based these days, pianist Noriko Ogawa was back in Tokyo, where she studied, when the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan two weeks ago. "I was in two minds about going... more info

Guardian Music — The National and Paolo Nutini also headline, with Rob Brydon, David Morrissey and Simon Armitage confirmed for other tentsThe line-up for this year's Latitude festival has been announced, with the revived 1990s band Suede headlining, alongside The Na... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Johnny Farfisa said... # UNITED STATES OF EXISTENCE - The Collection (1994) # SICK ROSE - Floating (1990) # UNDERTAKERS - 13 Savage Garage-Punk Rippers (2001) # MORTICIANS - She's Like Heroin or Vombadill Versus - Early Recordings (1988) # PLASTICLAN... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Barbatrucmobile said... Vinylidyllique ! - Nintendo Teenage Robots (= Alec Empire) - "We Punk Einheit !" (1999, DHR) - Ekseption - "Classic In Pop" http://vinylidyllique.blogspot.com jeffen said... ** Sincerely, L. Cohen Volume One ** 01 Hallelujah ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The indie rocker comes to L.A. on a tour of unusual venues (and sans the Pharmacists) 'to get out alone and clear my head.'When indie rocker Ted Leo comes to Los Angeles, he and his taut band the Pharmacists typically head to clubs like the El Rey an... more info

The Telegraph — The Scottish folk-rockers turned poetry into music in one of the most magical shows you could hope to see. Rating: * * * * * more info