Guardian Music — Singer will release track on tribute album to Mavis Staples five years after brain haemorrage left him unable to walk or talkEdwyn Collins, the Scottish musician, is set to release the first song he has written since suffering a debilitating stroke i... more info

ContactMusic — Edwyn Collins is preparing for the release of his first song since he suffered a stroke five years ago.The 'A Girl Like You' singer was left barely able to talk,... more info

NME — Scottish indie legend contributes song to 'MAVIS' album more info

BBC 6 Music — The Scottish singer on his first track since suffering a stroke more info

The Vinyl Villain — OK.So this really should have been kept for the Friday series looking at great Scottish singles. But it has been featured before at TVV and putting up some Friday is only stating the bleedin' obvious. And besides, featuring it today provides a perfe... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Last week the series looked at the worldwide solo hit of Edwyn Collins and pondered on its significance in the grander scheme of thing of things. I just wish that this week I could look at a similarly successful effort by The Delgados, but they just ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Back in June 1995, Edwyn Collins enjoyed a huge hit in the UK with A Girl Like You. It climbed as high as #4, but it spent what seemed like the whole summer hanging around in the charts. More importantly, there was similar success in many European c... more info

The Vinyl Villain — If you recall a posting from the other week, you'll have seen what I suggested were the best LPs and the best songs of the past 12 months. I don't intend to offer a repeat.Going slightly further back in time, to 1st October to be precise, I nominate... more info

Guardian Music — Is the independent festival on its way out? Seeing the Big Chill fall into the hands of a corporate giant feels like a symbolic moment, but it doesn't reflect the health of the UK festival scene.The Big Chill failed not because independent festivals ... more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — Digging up buried treasure from the depths of our collections. This week – Jamie Crossan basks in the lesser-known melodies and dry wit of the magic piper of love. Considering the waves of overdue and well-deserved respect that’s lapped on Edwyn... more info