Kings of A&R — Check out the track Goldenhand by The Parlour Suite, a husband and wife duo.  Fits perfectly for an Apple campaign. Lead with a gritty Fender Stratocaster and punchy analog organ tone the recording produced is reminiscent of artists from Dusty Spr... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A high-profile choir that is the first choice of rock stars looking for some extra oomph has bagged another celebrity invite - from Oasis legend Noel Gallagher.The Crouch End Festival Chorus is set to join the Mancunian rocker on stage for his solo s... more info

The Playlist — With "Kick-Ass" not only leading the buzz out of SXSW, but seemingly drowning everyone else out, the people behind the film are wasting no time in getting word about the film out there. With the release date five weeks away, reviews are already clogg... more info

Guardian Music — Scoring a silent film is a daunting responsibility. But Nitin Sawhney jumped at a chance to breathe musical life into the dark cinematic world of Yogoto No YumeIhave been a film and television composer for many years, but have only scored one silent ... more info

Altsounds — The first record, *Act I*, includes elements of *Ennio Morricone, Queen and Black Sabbath*, that culminate in a listening experience unlike anything you've ever heard. If you're afraid of sky cracking distortion and epic chaos, you won't survive this... more info

Tracksounds — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHE INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC CRITICS ASSOCIATION (IFMCA) ANNOUNCES ITS 2009 NOMINEES FOR SCORING EXCELLENCEMICHAEL GIACCHINO RECEIVES A RECORD NINE NOMINATIONS FOR 2009JANUARY 29, 2010-- The International Film Music Critics Assoc... more info

Pop Candy — Turner Classic Movies just unveiled its list of the "15 Most Influential Film Soundtracks." It's full of great choices; I can't disagree with Ennio Morricone or Isaac Hayes or friggin' Star Wars. However, despite its merits, it does appear this list ... more info

Guardian Music — They were chart regulars back in the 1980s, but are now largely forgotten. So will a recent retro-themed horror film bring this genius band back from the dead?We all know the 1980s are back. The aesthetic of the decade has infiltrated contemporary po... more info

Guardian Music — From epic rock to Buddhist boogie, here are 15 acts destined for big things over the coming monthsAgile BeastAgile Beast were a fantastic pop surprise for me. I spotted them at their first gig at Brixton Jamm. They're reminiscent of both Happy Monday... more info

Altsounds — *ENNIO MORRICONE TO PERFORM CLASSIC FILM SOUNDTRACKS AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL FOR THE 'DON'T LOOK BACK' SEASON* One of the most legendary film composers of all time, Academy Award® winner Ennio Morricone will return to London in April to perform... more info