Its Getting Boring By The Sea — The first brand new Blur material since the band reformed last Summer. Released exclusively for Record Store Day 'Fool's Gold' is an instant collectors item, hear it now. more info

NME — Hundreds of fans queue for limited edition Record Store Day release more info

The Mirror — Music fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the limited edition release of Blur's first new material for seven years on Saturday. more info

Pitchfork — Fire up your wallets: tomorrow, April 17, is Record Store Day, the holiday that helps keep the independent vinyl emporiums of the world in business. As in years past, scores of bands and labels are helping out, sending exclusive material to indie sto... more info

NME — Blur and Rolling Stones are among acts issuing rarities for event more info

Muzjiks — Playlist1. MUZJiKS Intro (ft. Samuel L. Jackson and The XX)2. Picture Book: Sunshine3. Blur: Out of Time4. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: Home5. Freelance Whales: Generator ^ Second Floor6. Das Racist: You Oughtta Know7. The Hood Internet:... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about shoes, real and metaphorical. This week, we want you to suggest songs that affront and derideI think my fave comment of last week was from Williamsbach who made this observation about (another) Carl Perkins song:"Pointed Toe S... more info

Guardian Music — From Elvis to Crass, pop stars of every stripe have found occasion to pen songs about footwear. Here are some of the most memorableThere are many ways to clean suede. A popular one is to apply a small amount of white vinegar to the stain, allow it to... more info

The Red Radio — In and update to our original post regarding Blur's new song release (via 7" vinyl) on Record Store Day (see details), the band have announced the name of the new track - Fool's Day. Image of the limited-edition release above... more info

DrownedInSound — Man! This Record Store Day campaign is really hotting up. It's hard to know really where to look, what with Blur releasing new material especially for it, and Pulled Apart By Horses offering the hand of kindness to us and you. Read the full st... more info