L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Glen Hansard of the Swell Season is releasing his first solo album on June 19. Also former member of the Frames, Glen Hansard is putting out 'Rhythm and Repose' with backing from musicians who have played with Bob Dylan, Martha Wainwright and Bon Ive... more info

Guardian Music — Amy Winehouse, JK Rowling, Noel Gallagher, Mick Jagger and the Monty Python foot to feature in update of 1967 originalBritish pop artist Sir Peter Blake has taken inspiration from his most famous artwork – the Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Cl... more info

Guardian Music — A trip to North Carolina to study bluegrass yielded this lesson: Earl Scruggs was the greatest there ever wasI spent a couple of months last year studying bluegrass in North Carolina, and I learned that there are is one tune you never ask a banjo pla... more info

Guardian Music — Banjo player with a breathtaking style who shaped bluegrass and explored other genresIf Bill Monroe was the architect of bluegrass music, the banjo player Earl Scruggs, who has died aged 88, was his chief construction worker. Scruggs, who played with... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneer of three-finger picking style was one of the founding fathers of modern country musicEarl Scruggs, one of the most influential instrumentalists in American music, has died in Nashville, aged 88. Scruggs developed a three-finger picking style ... more info

411 Mania — Along with Peter Gabriel and Suede... more info

Chorus.fm — *Bob Dylan* (http://www.bobdylan.com/) will headline this year's Benicàssim (http://fiberfib.com/) festival in Spain. more info

Gigwise — Star named as headliner, same day as he is announced for Hop Farm Festival more info

Gigwise — Star named as Spanish headliner, also set to top Hop Farm Festival bill more info

Guardian Music — Legendary songwriter will make his only UK festival appearance alongside Peter Gabriel, Suede and Patti SmithBob Dylan will make his only UK festival appearance of the summer alongside Peter Gabriel and Suede at the Hop Farm. The 70-year old singer w... more info