ContactMusic — British actor John Simm once played a sell-out gig with his father's band after editors at a local newspaper mistakenly advertised the show as a U2... more info

ContactMusic — Lawson like to compare themselves to U2 because they are a ''real band.''The 'While She Was Mine' hitmakers play their own instruments and write... more info

Core News — “Super producer Nigel Godrich takes over the 6 Mix to play two hours of tunes which have inspired his unique sonic identity, alongside new music from his studio. One of Britain’s best-known record producers, over the past two decades Godrich has ... more info

Guardian Music — Deputy prime minister calls for tough new rules covering energy company payments to governments following meeting with BonoTough new rules to force oil, gas and mining companies to publish all payments to any government over €80,000 (£64,525) are ... more info

Guardian Music — Watch the trailer to the new documentary BB King: The Life of Riley, directed by Jon Brewer. The film tells the story of the life of the great bluesman and features contributions from, among others, Bono of U2, Dr John, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton and... more info

Guardian Music — Non-specific melancholy in the approved post-Coldplay manner is the stock in trade of this Dublin four-piece. The result? Mundane music for US soap montagesReading this on mobile? Click here to listenHometown: Dublin.The lineup: Stephen Garrigan, Vin... more info

Guardian Music — In a clip from BB King: The Life of Riley, a new documentary directed by Jon Brewer, Bono from U2 talks about playing with the great bluesman more info

Guardian Music — Emily Eavis has asked her Twitter followers to suggest acts for next year's festival – but who would you like to see playing? (Spoiler: the Stone Roses will not be on the bill)Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the Glastonbury festival, tweeted on Friday... more info

Topix — The 8 Ball 9.23.12: The Top 8 Political Songs Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 09.24.2012 From The Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" and U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" to John Lennon's "Imagine," the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and more, 411's Jeremy Thoma... more info

411 Mania — From The Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" and U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" to John Lennon's "Imagine," the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas counts down his top 8 political songs of all time! more info