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Guardian Music — A new initiative is highlighting the value of music to a generation that thinks it should be as freely available as tap waterYesterday saw the launch of the industry initiative Music Matters. It's a two-pronged project with a range of short, animated... more info

Nialler9 — Awoke from jetlagged sleep to this. Lineup: Roxy Music, Leftfield*, Massive Attack, Gil Scott-Heron, Fever Ray, The Frames, Public Image Ltd (PiL), The National, Hot Chip, Jonsi, Caribou, Villagers, Imelda May, Mumford & Sons, Seasick Steve, Modest M... more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about the witching hour. This week we're after songs that utilise a surpriseHello, glad tidings and welcome. It's been a rum old week aboard the good ship Recommend. Mr Mac left us all with a request for midnight songs and hundreds ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Gil Scott-Heron - Me and the Devil (MP3) Gil Scott-Heron recording his album at NYC's Clinton Studios... Gil Scott-Heron's latest album, I'm New Here, is to be remixed by Jamie Smith of the xx. The London trio's beat-maker, bass-rumbler... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Cody Smyth -- The Strokes have announced their first American show in years. The Chicago Tribune confirms that the band will serve as headliners at this year's Lollapalooza, which goes down in Chicago's Grant Park August 6-8. Talking to the ... more info

Guardian Music — All the news that's fit to linkWant to play bass in Smashing Pumpkins? Here's your chance (via smashingpumpkins.com)Murdoc says Gorillaz turned down Katy Perry for a guest spot on their new album because she's got "Russell Brand all over her" (via Co... more info

All About Jazz — The second edition of URB ALT Media's free music compilation, "URB ALT Sampler-Dos," offers more genre blurring sounds from around the globe. The compilation collects songs by various eclectic artists including Gil Scott-Heron, Grizzly Bear, MuthaWit... more info

Guardian Music — The poet and singer's latest album is to be remixed by Jamie Smith, the xx's beat-maker and bass-rumblerGil Scott-Heron's latest album, I'm New Here, is to be remixed by Jamie Smith of the xx. The London trio's beat-maker, bass-rumbler and synth-play... more info

Guardian Music — Last time focused on blurring the truth. This week we're after songs that are lost in the allureA warm hello to each and every one of you. What a week. I think we can safely say that, looking at the size and quality of responses, popular music does d... more info