Guardian Music — Paddock Wood, KentHop Farm's selling point may be its au naturel feel, but perhaps this year the organisers were too laidback – coach companies were given the wrong start time so hundreds of people missed the first four acts, while there were hour-... more info

Uncut — When I get to Hop Farm on Saturday still blessed-out on memories of Van Morrison’s set the night before, I find it a very different place. [...] Read more! more info

Totally Fuzzy — Simon666 said... “BRAZIL RHODES 3 – Various Artists” Continuing our series of Fender Rhodes infused funky compilations, a special selection from Brazil featuring Marcos Valles, Antonio Adolfo, Wilson Simonal, Azymuth, Banda Black Rio and many ... more info

Uncut — Like the many thousands who will eventually be here this evening, I’m still on my way to the Hop Farm when Los Lobos play, which is why when I get there, the band’s David Hidalgo, instrumental star of the last two Bob Dylan albums, is already in ... more info

Gigwise — Kent event enjoys blistering sunshine... more info

Totally Fuzzy — YoungMossTongue said... SKEPTICS - Ponds (re-up) WIRE - The Ideal Copy RAPIDSHARE - Total Wankers THE DRONES - Havilah SILVERFISH - Organ Fan KING CRIMSON - Larks' Tongues in Aspic GRAVEL - Break-A-Bone VARIOUS - Northwest Killers, Vol. 2: Shout! 196... more info

Guardian Music — Greil Marcus offers a new perspective on a star, says Rosie SwashAny reader hoping for a comprehensive history of the half a century of Van Morrison's career so far will be sorely disappointed by Listening to Van Morrison. "It becomes plain that any ... more info

The Mirror — Pete Doherty hopes to score.. on the pitch. The rocker is to host a footie tournament when he plays the Hop Farm Festival in Kent on Saturday. We're told: "Pete hopes to get Van Morrison and The Magic Numbers in a kickabout." more info

The Mirror — Pete Doherty hopes to score.. on the pitch. The rocker is to host a footie tournament when he plays the Hop Farm Festival in Kent on Saturday. We're told: "Pete hopes to get Van Morrison and The Magic Numbers in a kickabout." more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bruxa do Vinil said... Sebastião Tapajós - Sebastião Tapajós e Sua Guitarra Cósmica (1969) Arranged by Mario Castro Neves Sebastião Tapajós - acoustic guitar, guitar http://abracadabra-br2.blogspot.com Zer0_II said... Gene Vincent - Dressed I... more info