Altsounds — The legendary German group NEU! released only 3 albums between 1972 and 1975, but these albums had an influence wildly disproportionate to their modest commercial success; praised by and influential to David Bowie, Hawkwind, Iggy Pop, DEVO, Sonic ... more info

Guardian Music — This highly touted French pop-rock crew might have a bulging contacts book, but they need to write some killer tunesHometown: Paris.The lineup: Lionel Pierres (vocals), Hervé Loos (drums), Pierre Lucas (synth), Pierrick Devin (bass, guitar, synth).T... more info

Metalsucks — I love reading groupie biographies. It’s sort of a hobby of mine. I’ve read everyone’s, from Pamela Des Barres to Catherine James to Marianne Faithfull (she counts), and am eagerly awaiting the memoirs of Cherry Vanilla, the woman who heroicall... more info

Guardian Music — 'Fight music nostalgia – find a new sub-genre'There's been a nostalgic streak to rock and pop music for decades; there was a 1950s revival in the early 70s. But ever since Britpop, we've pored over rock history as never before: on CD reissues and b... more info

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MTV.com News — 'She's pretty much changed the whole game,' Anders SG of Alphabeat tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images Lady Gaga and some of her biggest hits are remixed and reloaded for her latest release, a remix a... more info

CNN Showbiz — A decade or three ago, Arcade Fire probably wouldn't have needed the ''indie'' appellation; they'd just be rock. Today, the grand, earnest Canadian collective is almost old-fashioned in its commitment to dense and deeply felt albums, the kind of pass... more info

Unreality Music — I'm not a fan of novelty acts; it's no secret. But since both Jedward's single have forced me to give polarised responses so far, I thought I dig deeper for a more reliable answer to the ques... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... I Am – Scout Niblett Harambe (working together for freedom) – Rita Marley http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com Buns O'Plenty said... Jack McDuff & Gene Ammons - Brother Jack Meets The Boss (1962) http://bunsoplenty.wor... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — “We are the goon squad and we’re coming to town, beep beep.” From 1980. “Fashion,” one of my favorite Bowie bangers with Robert Fripp happens to be one of my favorite Bowie videos as well. Beep beep. + Download David Bowie via eMusic’s 35... more info