Guardian Music — The guitar band is back. Well, according to this Libertines-inspired indie outfit. Shame they sound like a great band doing an impression of a terrible oneHometown: Croydon.The lineup: Joe Costello (vocals, guitar), Scott Shepherd (bass), James Booth... more info

The Quietus — Out on Strut next year, Franz Ferdinand collaboration more info

Guardian Music — 3 December: Your tailor-made alternative Christmas party playlist, courtesy of Domino RecordsIt's day three of our selection of festive treats from the people at Domino and Warp Records. And by now you're probably thinking about what to play at your ... more info

Guardian Music — Touted as the future of rock, the Vaccines are playing pub backrooms and ignoring the hype. Will they survive when reality bites?Six weeks or so ago the Vaccines played their first London gig. The 300-strong audience included Alex Kapranos of Franz ... more info

NME — Band could be secret guests at ATP event more info

Gigwise — At Scottish event... more info

ContactMusic — Franz Ferdinand are rumoured to be preparing for a live return to the UK in December.Fans are hoping the band will be surprise guests at the All Tomorrow's Parties... more info

The Music Fix — Franz Ferdinand seem but a distant dream ... more info

Guardian Music — Show based on life of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti faces $5m lawsuitHailed as the Muhammad Ali, James Brown and Bob Dylan of Africa all wrapped into one, modern hip-hop wouldn't exist without Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the late Afrobeat star.But Kut... more info

Guardian Music — Full of heavenly hooks and catchy choruses, this sounds like chart music from a far-off time or parallel universeHometown: London.The lineup: Sam Mehran (voice, music).The background: There is much to pique one's interest about Outer Limits Recording... more info