Guardian Music — The acclaimed R&B singer behind The ArchAndroid has promised to take her music to 'another level'Janelle Monáe has begun work on a new record, another concept album with even "bigger ideas" than her debut, The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III), which ... more info

Guardian Music — A controversial American preacher, accused of denying the truth of eternal damnation, turns out to be a wonderful performerThe last time I had been to the Cambridge Corn Exchange it was to see Richard Thompson, so the American evangelical Rob Bell m... more info

The Telegraph — English folk stalwarts demonstrate their class again. Rating * * * more info

Guardian Music — (Matty Grooves)Up in the tower of St Mary's church in the Oxfordshire village of Cropredy, there's a bell inscribed with the name of the pioneering folk-rock band who run one of the best music festivals in farmland nearby. Funded by fans, the story ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Blog Stoned said... Bootlegs: -Eric Clapton - San Jose 2011 -Neil Young and Pearl Jam - Berlin 95 http://blogstoned.blogspot.com W said... * MOJO PRESENTS Dylan Covered (2005) With Nancy Sinatra, Hugh Cornwell, John Martyn, Fairport Convention and o... more info

Guardian Music — Mick Gander, who has died aged 62 after a brief illness, was a remarkable character who worked in several guises in the UK's world and folk music scenes. With his long silver hair and big beard, Mick looked like an old biker, and as soon as you spoke... more info

Guardian Music — In this week's podcast Louis Pattison talks to drone metal group Earth's original band member - Dylan Carlson. Their new album Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light: I is out on the 21st February, and so Louis asked about the title, finding out folk ta... more info

Totally Fuzzy — glenn said... Another 60s (sort of) kitchen sink mix of everything obscure to not so obscure. Try it, you'll like it -). Thanks Fuzz team! http://bornintyme.blogspot.com 1. "Red Light" - The Sands of Time - Sterling 1082, 1966? 2. "Sha La La" - The ... more info

Guardian Music — Fans of Will Oldham and Bill Callahan will find much to admire in the work of MC Taylor, a revivalist who also lectures in folkloreHometown: San Francisco.The lineup: MC Taylor (vocals, instruments), plus band.The background: Because country and soul... more info

Totally Fuzzy — dj d said... Bananarama - I Can't Help It + 7″ Mix Album Version Extended Club Mix Hammond Version Excursion + Retro Link: Fleetwood Mac - The LEdge http://retroremixes.wordpress.com Dave Fireball said... As I just turned 30, here is the puremadtu... more info