The Vinyl Villain — This was originally posted on Thursdau 29th March 2007 during a short series looking at Compilation CDs.Some of my favourite performers have been the subject of tribute albums, the results of which have, to put it mildly, been mixed. There was a grea... more info
Guardian Music — Ryan Adams publishes his first book next month, joining an elite group of rockers with literary ambitions. Graeme Thomson asks four top author-musicians why they write'I always, always dreamed of being an author," says Ryan Adams. "I never dreamed of... more info
Guardian Music — I loathed Spandau Ballet first time round; I loathe them equally now they have re-formed. Their emptiness and happy embrace of style over substance is Thatcherism on vinylThatcherism was about more than politics. It was, obviously, also a cultural ph... more info
NME — A supergroup comprising of Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Jerry Cantrell, Wayne Kramer, Don Was and Billy Bragg are set to perform a benefit concert in New York on May 1. more info
NME — Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Tom Morrello and Billy Bragg are among the acts announced to perform at Pete Seeger's 90th birthday gig in May. more info