Chorus.fm — Listen to a brand new *Bobby Womack* (http://bobbywomack.com) song titled "The Bravest Man In The Universe" in the replies. The track is taken from his forthcoming album of the same name which is released on June 12th via XL Recordings and was co-pro... more info

Guardian Music — The soul legend's voice is given even richer resonance thanks to Damon Albarn and Richard Russell's productionOf all the idiotic phrases TV talent-show judges have given us, one of the best (worst) is "you could sing the phone book and I'd love it". ... more info

Gigwise — Music legends reveals new song produced by Damon Albarn - listen now more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Damon Albarn must be going soft with age - admitting he would now welcome a duet with former Oasis arch-rival Noel Gallagher.The Blur frontman was involved in many bitter feuds with Noel and his brother Liam in the Britpop era in the 90s.But Damon no... more info

ContactMusic — Blur star Damon Albarn wants to prove he has patched up his relationship with former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher by working on a song together The two bands were fierce rivals during the 90s Britpop era and regularly launched verbal spats against eac... more info

Gigwise — Blur frontman suggests the pair could collaborate and take trip together more info

Guardian Music — 'Free-pop' pioneer and in-demand producer Kwes, playing at the Great Escape in May, had made three albums by the time he was 17Need to know: Bashful exponent of free-pop, and an in-demand producer, moves into the limelight.The lowdown: Some musicians... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicIn the newsJohnny Marr quashes talk of Smiths reunion, saying: 'I got things to do'Nicki Minaj doesn't want children singing along to her explicit lyricsCan you feel it? It's a new Jacksons album... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In Rotation: Times pop music critic Randall Roberts recommends "Rocket Juice & the Moon," the new project by Damon Albarn, Tony Allen and Flea. more info

Guardian Music — From a bouncy castle Stonehenge to Jay-Z, the Olympic festival will feature 12,000 events at 900 venues across the UKIt will include a bouncy castle Stonehenge, a retrospective of British women's comedy, extreme sports choreography, a world record im... more info