Guardian Music — Singer's first collection of original material in eight years will feature a track dedicated to the late Amy WinehousePatti Smith has announced her first album of original material in eight years. Banga, featuring Smith's own children and Television'... more info

Chorus.fm — *Jack White* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/jack+white/) has said there is "no chance (http://www.nme.com/news/jack-white/62777)" of a reunion with Meg. more info

Guardian Music — Forget the Grand Ole Opry; there are more thrilling new bands in East Nashville than anywhere else on earth. We meet its stars, from Pujol to Paperhead via Jeff the BrotherhoodOn a sunny Sunday afternoon, this place doesn't look much like hipster ce... more info

Guardian Music — Futureheads, Hot Hot Heat and Maxïmo Park are all proving unliklely floorfillers. Bad news for today's young bands?It's Thursday night in east London. The Alibi, a dive bar made entirely of chipboard, is brimming with kids dancing to unsociably loud... more info

Detroit Free Press — In a new interview, the Detroit native and Nashville resident plays down the prospect of a band reunion with drummer Meg White, saying he could envision it only "if we went bankrupt or really needed the cash." more info

Perez Hilton — We meant it when we said that The White Stripes are officially over. During a recent interview, Jack White was asked whether or not there might EVER be a White Stripes reunion. Here's what he had to say about it, in no uncertain terms: "Absolutely n... more info

ContactMusic — Jack White says the only way he would reform The White Stripes is if he were bankrupt The musician officially ended his group with drummer Meg White official last February and although there has been a spate of reunions and reformations by other ban.... more info

411 Mania — It would only happen if they were both bankrupt… more info

411 Mania — But it's not happening any time soon... more info

ContactMusic — Jack White surprised guests at a playing of his new album Blunderbuss by turning up in person The record was played out in full in the debating chamber at Londons County Hall in front of 200 guests The White Stripes singer and guitarist was first... more info