Chorus.fm — A new song from *The XX* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thexx) was recently performed live. Check out the video in the replies. more info

Gigwise — Band unveil new, unnamed track from upcoming second album at live show more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicIn the newsJohn Peel's record collection goes onlineCourtney Love loses rights to Kurt Cobain's imageDuran Duran to represent England in Olympics opening concertThe xx announce three intimate UK ... more info

Guardian Music — What better way to prepare for the festival season than playing to a few hundred people in a little nightclub?The xx will warm up for their summer comeback with three intimate gigs in London. Ahead of performances at Bestival, Primavera and Heineken'... more info

Chorus.fm — *The xx* (http://thexx.info) has announced a bunch of UK and European shows which could hint towards the long awaited and heavily anticipated album almost being ready for release...fingers crossed. Head to the replies to see the dates. more info

Gigwise — Mercury prize winners to showcase new music later this month more info

Gigwise — Mercury prize winners to showcase new music at three small shows more info

XLR8R — For a while there, it felt like Fantastic Mr Fox (a.k.a. Stephen Gomberg) was going to be one of those artists who simply disappeared into the ether, never to return. After dropping a slew of hotly tipped releases in 2009 and 2010, touring extensivel... more info

Guardian Music — Multiple Grammy award-winning star to appear at Isle of Wight event in his only UK festival appearance of the summerStevie Wonder has been confirmed as the closing night headliner at this year's Bestival. The 25-time Grammy award winner will play the... more info

Guardian Music — Multiple Grammy award-winning star to appear at Isle of Wight event in his only UK festival appearance of the summerStevie Wonder has been confirmed as the closing night headliner at this year's Bestival. The 25-time Grammy award winner will play the... more info