Guardian Music — This was a charming rockumentary, but where was my cello teacher?"Funny, shy, ever so clever, great musician ... and a total twat," says Paul McCartney, affectionately. Well, he can't be talking about himself, can he? Although I'm not sure how clever... more info

Guardian Music — Twice a week we invite independent bloggers to tell us about what they do. Today, a site about hidden gems in bargain binsWho are you and what's your blog called?I'm Lee. The site is called Real Gone.Where are you based?Kent.Describe your blog in a s... more info

Guardian Music — Has your suggestion made the playlist this week? Gather your nerves and find outThis week's playlist has been selected by Magicman.• My favourite song title this week was Jetplane Landing's There Is No Real Courage Unless There Is Fear. As commenta... more info

Guardian Music — Ray Winstone and Ben Drew star in new Orange cinema ad that spoofs their roles in upcoming film The SweeneyRay Winstone and rapper Ben "Plan B" Drew star in the next tongue-in-cheek Orange cinema campaign which sends up their upcoming movie The Sween... more info

Impose Magazine — Is this the second golden age of the extended pop song? The first was in the early '70s, when the acid finally broke through to the mainstream in the form of the classical-pop masterpieces produced by groups like Electric Light Orchestra, Vangeli... more info

Chorus.fm — *Jack and White* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/jack%20and%20white/) (featuring former Self Against City guitarist) released a cover of ELO's "Telephone Line." Check the replies. more info

Powerpopulist — Some goodstuff we've found/loved. Thanks to the hosters. exlovers - This Love Will Lead You On - The Finest KissDylan Shearer - Afterwhile - Austin Town HallWhite Fence - Allison Road (Gin Blossoms cover) - Aquarium DrunkardFleetwood Mac - Tusk - AM... more info

Guardian Music — This Canadian band's divinely daft pomp-pop is like a thunderbolt from on highHometown: Toronto, Canada.The lineup: Rob Drake, Carlin Nicholson, Mike O'Brien, Neil Quin.The background: Sting, of course, would call it synchronicity. See, only last nig... more info

Guardian Music — With Dexys Midnight Runners soon to release their first studio album for 27 years, we've scoured Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – to bring you this encounter with the band on the eve of the release of t... more info

Guardian Music — New record will feature contribution from star's brother-in-law Ringo StarrThe Eagles' Joe Walsh has announced his first solo album in two decades. Analog Man, produced by Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne – and featuring Ringo Starr – is due... more info