Guardian Music — While the Sex Pistols and the Clash wreaked havoc on Britain's pop scene, their disciples were busy with glue and scissors, channelling punk's energy and DIY spirit into hundreds of posters, fanzines and sleeve art. Now an exhibition brings back th... more info

Allmusic Blog — If you are tired of noisy, poppy, vaguely surf-y bands made up of all girls that are influenced by groups like X-Ray Spex, the Raincoats and Talulah Gosh, first you should have your head examined. Next, you should take a deep breath and listen to Gra... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Capt. Willard said... HARRY NILSSON "You're Breaking My Heart" (1972) Two very rare censored versions of Harry's most notorious song, from a Mexican 45 and an Australian import best of. Plus the F.U. original, in all its glory. Hear them all and get ... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about making a grand entrance. This time, it's all about making a grand re-entranceWell, bless my soul, I'm the son and the heir/You were working as a waitress in dismal, dull affairs.I didn't quite know how to start this week's blo... more info

Guardian Music — The pressure's on to make an impression with those vital first words … so which songs take on that challenge with the most confidence, style – or sheer shock factor?The opening line is such a pain, we should get rid of it altogether. The... more info

Guardian Music — Are there any angry women left in rock and pop? Joan Jett, riot grrrl figurehead Kathleen Hanna and others talk about where it went wrong – and right – for female musiciansJoan Jett is remembering a time long ago, before women were ruli... more info

Guardian Music — Orbital spun the decks, punk girls reminisced, MPs wooed women voters and Byron was less bothered about their voteThere's something about Orbital that is inextricably linked with the summer's festival season – in fact, they have just announced... more info

Guardian Music — New female-fronted bands, such as the Bitters and KGB Slideshow, are proof that the battles of grrrl power have been won. Courtney Love should be proud ...In case you haven't heard, Courtney Love is back with a new album called Nobody's Daughter. It'... more info

Guardian Music — This obscure gem from 1978 succeeded in melding punk with psychedelia for a journey through a derelict, nocturnal cityTranscendence is not a quality usually associated with punk rock but if you keep your ears open, it's there. Just think of the space... more info

The Music Fix — Review: CD and DVD set of the punk legend's 2008 reunion gig. more info