Guardian Music — When the pop group Saint Etienne made a film in 2005 about London's Lower Lea Valley, they knew the Olympic bid would change its desolate air for ever. But they never imagined quite how muchOn a wet day in March 2005, I took a walk up the Lower Lea V... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Damon Albarn axed a planned month-long break in Mali after radical Islamic forces took over the north of the African republic The Blur frontman is a keen fundraiser for the landlocked nation and has made several collaborative albums wi... more info

Prefix — In advance of their upcoming behemoth Blur 21: The Box--a 21-disc retrospective out July 30--Blur have released their own accompanying ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/blur-launch-iphone-and-ipad-app/67385/ more info

ContactMusic — Graham Coxon says Blurs Parklife album was sarcastic The singer-songwriter doesnt understand why people regard their third studio album as a celebration of Englishness as the lyrics in the title song - written about their experiences on... more info

ContactMusic — Reunited rock band Blur has been added to the all-star line-up of Converses Represent string of shows this August The London show will take place on August 2nd 2012 at Oxford Streets 100 Club and will precede their sell-out show at Hyde Park on Augus... more info

411 Mania — Graham Coxon says their second album didn't fit the music scene... more info

Perez Hilton — Woo Hoo!!! This single from Big Time Rush is a grrrreat summer jim-jam! It's no wonder why! Windows Down was produced by the fabulous CJ Baran, who used an amazing sample from Blur give the song some extra humph! Ch-Ch-Check out the boys' fun-fest... more info

Guardian Music — 'Damon wasn't comfortable doing the verses – he just couldn't get into character'Graham Coxon, guitaristModern Life Is Rubbish [Blur's second album] was overlooked because of the rise of grunge, but we were halfway to somewhere, and with Parklife w... more info

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ContactMusic — Recently reunited British Indie Rockers Blur are set to perform a live gig on BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music on July 31st at the BBCs historical Maida Vale studios The concert will air between 8pm and 9pm following a 4pm interview with 6 Music presenter... more info