Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens (1988) Australian model Sophie Monk (1979) Actress KaDee Strickland (1977) Singer-songwriter Beth Orton (1970) Actress Cynthia Gi... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — It was on January 27, 2000, when I was sitting with a group of journalists in the Albany pub on Great Portland Street having a long liquid lunch, when Noel Gallagher caught me napping. We were waiting in the vague proximity of the Portland Hospital â... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneering folk guitarist dies following two-year battle with cancerBert Jansch, a leading figure in the British folk revival of the 60s and one of the most respected musicians of his generation, has died aged 67 following a long battle with cancer.A... more info

Guardian Music — A weekly podcast that showcases the vibrant quirkiness of BBC6 MusicThe Joy of 6 (BBC 6Music), a weekly podcast of the station's highlights, is a handy catchup thing if you've been on holiday or unfolding big news stories have kept you listening to s... more info

Altsounds — Following on from last week's main stage announcement, we're thrilled to announce details of *Split Festival's Fringe Stage*. Curated by *Futureheads' *guitarist *Ross Millard* the Fringe Stage this year sees two days of performances from the best *l... more info

Stereogum — British folk-rock singer/songwriter/acclaimed Echoplex-toting guitarist John Martyn passed away a couple years ago as the result of double pneumonia. A 30-song tribute called Johnny Boy Would Love This will be released this August to commemorate his ... more info

NME — Beth Orton, Phil Collins and The Cure’s Robert Smith also honour late folk artist more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield Beth Orton, Glen Hansard & Dawn Landes @ LPR When Glen Hansard sets foot on the stages of a sold-out City Winery TONIGHT, it'll be his third visit to an NYC stage in a month. As... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Sam Amidon at The Bell House (more by Vincent Cornelli) If you missed the boat on Friday's now-sold out Doveman show at LPR featuring Sam Amidon, Glen Hansard, and Beth Orton (and special guests), then take note. Tickets are now... more info

Guardian Music — Are we witnessing the death throes of pop music? Take a look around you and the signs are everywhereThese days, in any given seven-day period, you can find plenty of examples of something that historians will one day describe as the key moment when ... more info