Bradley's Almanac — In the half-assed juggling act that is my life, the blogging-ball continues to hit the floor. Here's where I pick it up for a second, sharing a trio of cover songs from shows I've seen over the past couple months. Back on April 21st (aka Record Store... more info

Here Comes The Flood — There is something in the air in California that inspires musicians to come up with instantly hummable songs. Sam Page has just released his new EP Waiting for Another Spring, writing songs that pay homage to the sound of Matthew Sweet and the ly... more info

Guardian Music — This Canadian band's divinely daft pomp-pop is like a thunderbolt from on highHometown: Toronto, Canada.The lineup: Rob Drake, Carlin Nicholson, Mike O'Brien, Neil Quin.The background: Sting, of course, would call it synchronicity. See, only last nig... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonFor fans of jangly, emotionally acute indie-rock, Big Star are an ur-band, although their third album, variously dubbed Third and Sister Lovers, is apt to separate the mere admirers from the cult devotees. Recorded in chaos, never pro... more info

Guardian Music — Dionne Warwick, Coldplay and Kyla La Grange are among the shows our writers will be reviewing this week. Take a look at the full list and tell us about live music you've seen recentlyEach week we publish a list of concerts our writers will be coverin... more info

Guardian Music — Tyga, On tourWhen you sign with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, it could seem a little like signing with the mob: you join a family who are there for you, really whether you want them or not. It's an interesting development for Tyga because he... more info

Guardian Music — Unsung members of Fleet Foxes prove they are both as fleet and as foxy as their leader. Take that, Robin Pecknold!Hometown: Seattle.The lineup: Christian Wargo, Casey Wescott, Ian Murray, Peter Murray.The background: Spin-off projects can provide an ... more info

Guardian Music — Big Star's chaotic album Third is so shrouded in mystery it doesn't have an official title or running order. How do you go about recreating it live?'I thought it would encounter difficulties," says John Fry, with delicious understatement, down the ph... more info

411 Mania — After decades in the industry, The Honeydogs have returned with new material. This power pop/alternative country group has been compared to Wilco, The Smithereens, and Big Star. Can 411's Chris Bell find something unique in their sound? more info

ContactMusic — Former R E M bandmates Mike Mills and Peter Buck remembered the late Alex Chilton on the second anniversary of his death at the South By Southwest festival in Austin Texas on Saturday 17Mar12 The two rockers joined Blitzen Trapper and Chiltons Big St... more info