ContactMusic — Writer Neil Mccormick felt "uncomfortable" naming his memoir Killing Bono until the U2 star urged him to use the quirky title. The Irish music critic detailed his experiences growing up with the rocker in his memoir, Killing Bono... more info

Guardian Music — (Columbia)Glasvegas's first album placed them halfway between U2 and the Jesus and Mary Chain, wedding the unembarrassed passion of the former to the monochrome pop classicism of the latter. Their second sees them step decisively in the direction of ... more info

The Telegraph — Sarah Crompton talks to Neil and Ivan McCormick about Frankie Corpse & the Undertakers, the 1970s band that almost gave the young U2 a run for their money. more info

The Telegraph — Killing Bono is a rock 'n' roll comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980's music scene, whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper into the shadows. more info

BBC 6 Music — Film based on true story of early U2 rivals more info

Guardian Music — (Play It Again Sam)The Brooklyn quartet's 2009 debut was a nicely judged homage to the wimpier strains of late-80s indie pop, twee as a polka-dot hairclip but with enough shimmering guitars and boy-girl harmonies to win hearts. They've beefed up and ... more info

Guardian Music — Art Department Feat Seth Troxler Living The Life (Crosstown Rebels)Here, Canadian duo Art Department attempt to confront us with awkward questions about life, death and working 9-5 in a job you hate. It's like the Smiths' Frankly Mr Shankly, only ren... more info

Guardian Music — Noriko Ogawa: Special Japan Appeal Concert, LondonThough she's London-based these days, pianist Noriko Ogawa was back in Tokyo, where she studied, when the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan two weeks ago. "I was in two minds about going... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Contemporary and classic hits from John Lennon, Justin Bieber, Bob Dylan, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Josh Groban and nearly three dozen other acts have been gathered on “Songs for Japan,” a new compilation that will generate fu... more info

ContactMusic — Bosses at music giant Mercury Records are to stop producing singles on vinyl and CD, sparking fears the digital revolution is killing off traditional song releases. Heads of the label, home to acts including Sir Paul MCCartney, U2,... more info