Guardian Music — Is it possible to mix the personal, the professional and the musical? Dave Simpson on the couples for whom marital harmony takes on a whole new meaningWhen Alaina Moore agreed to join her new boyfriend Patrick Riley on a sailing trip, she didn't real... more info

Guardian Music — For his third New Band this week, Mike Skinner has chosen a devil-consorting bluesman with a near-total lack of internet presenceHometown: New York.The lineup: Mr Case (voice, guitar).The background: We're doing today's New Band blind. Not literally,... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — We start next week in a world without the White Stripes.  And after the Super bowl today, we may start the week in a world without NFL football.  Negotiations pending, could be the end of an era. Let's enjoy both while they're still around.  (PS.... more info

MTV.co.uk News — There has been a huge surge in sales of The White Stripes’ albums since Meg and Jack White announced this week that they had split after 13 years together. NME has reported that sales of The... more info

Detroit Free Press — SiriusXM satellite radio is airing a recording of the White Stripes' celebrated 2005 concert at Detroit's Masonic Temple Theatre this weekend. more info

Guardian Music — There was an outpouring of grief this week when the White Stripes announced they were to split. Stevie Chick explains their magic while photographer Ewen Spencer talks about working with themWhether you're a fan or not, the massive outpouring of gr... more info

melophobe — When one door closes, another one opens. Earlier this week The White Stripes issued a release saying that they were no more, and today Death From Above 1979 has reactivated their website and has declared a REUNION OF FORCES! I guess getting a spot on... more info

The Telegraph — Lastest album sales are up 2,644% in a day following announcement of split. more info

Guardian Music — This week we mourned the end of the White Stripes and the sad passing of film composer John Barry. On the bright side, we got to see Gruff Rhys play a velcro hornFive things we learned from this week's music news•It is sad that the White Stripes ha... more info

411 Mania — From "Fell in Love With a Girl" and "Seven Nation Army" to "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" and more, 411's Andrew Moll ranks the top 10 White Stripes songs! Check out the full article to see what songs made the list and why! more info