Guardian Music — Local and nu-folk bands join the big names at little Rammy this year. And you can even get there by steam trainThe British summer can be relied upon for two things: rain and music festivals. While the UK population has endured than its fair share of ... more info

Guardian Music — The bestselling author was entranced the first time he heard them. This passion was reciprocated when Keane wrote a song inspired by his novel Any Human Heart. Here he talks about their relationship and the short story, The Sovereign Light Cafe, that... more info

Guardian Music — Tell us what music you've been enjoying recently, and listen to some recommendationsLooking for something to listen to? Here's a selection of what some of our readers have been checking out recently.jforbes on Thea GilmorePleasant surprise of the wee... more info

Guardian Music — (Mighty Village)Thea Gilmore's second album of 2011 is, like the first, a covers collection. Unlike the first, which was a straightforward reading of Dylan's John Wesley Harding, Don't Stop Singing is based on a sheaf of Sandy Denny lyrics that had n... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — UK MagazineIt's Word 105, and it features Noel Gallagher, Tintin, Mick Jagger and Superheavy, Thea Gilmore, Feist, the Best & Worst of The Past, Rob Brydon, Nile Rodgers, Fatoumata Diawara, Marc Ribot, Gary Oldman, Gary Numan, Pauline Black, David Co... more info

Guardian Music — (Fullfill)"Should one attempt to reinterpret a 40-year-old, somewhat legendary piece of work? Probably not," writes English folkie Thea Gilmore. Nonetheless, as Bob Dylan's 70th birthday approaches, she has covered his album John Wesley Harding in it... 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

Totally Fuzzy — Walker said... Kevin Rowland- My Beauty (1999) Thanks FC http://burningaquarium.blogspot.com jeffen said... 01 Ye Playboys and Playgirls - Dave Sharp and The Acoustic Terrorists 02 Maggie's Farm - Mike Seeger with Retrograss 03 I'll Be Your Baby Ton... more info

The Music Fix — Thea Gilmore's 10th studio album is perhaps her best yet... more info

Guardian Music — There are a growing number of small festivals that offer personal touches and originality over superstar lineups – and excessive ticket prices. Chris Salmon rounds up 10 of the best'It's pretty standard to say that the huge festivals lack character... more info