DrownedInSound — On Friday, as part of the Southbank Centre's Women of the World Festival and the annual Bird's Eye View film festival, a veritable feast of some of DiS' favourite female artists will be performing live soundtracks to a range of films. The night's ent... more info

Guardian Music — The brainchild of one unemployed Twitter devotee is a world first – a band whose members have never even metAt January's Midem music industry conference, the internet savvy singer-songwriter Imogen Heap announced plans to create a song by crowd-so... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Thomas Dolby is releasing his first album of new material in 20 years this summer. The album is called A Map of the Floating City and features an array of guest musicians including Regina Spektor, Imogen Heap,... more info

Corporate Bloggin — Vous connaissez tous Clams Casino car c’est le producteur d’I’m God de Lil B (si, non, vous ne voyez toujours pas alors vous dormez). Je suis là pour partager ses meilleures productions et le présenter un peu, il le mérite bien.Cette photo r... more info

Guardian Music — This space-age bassoon can be programmed to imitate an entire orchestra. Plus it looks pretty cool when it lights upWhat is it? A high-end, boutique piece of technology that presents new ways of performing and manipulating electronic music in live si... more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances Glee’s Darren Criss performs at the Ayla Malls in Manila, Philippines Katharine McPhee appears on Live with Regis and Kelly *** Simon Cowell Says ‘X-Factor’ Will Discover the Next Bob Marley, Dylan... more info

Guardian Music — You can hate The X Factor's chart dominance without hating pop, which is why I'm backing these Cage fighters to bring some silence to the festive top spotLast Monday, a group of musicians gathered in the intimate surroundings of Soho's Dean Street st... more info

The Independent — Rehearsals had been brief. A single page of sheet music was passed around the packed recording studio at the last minute, as musicians clutching their instruments were abuzz with the camaraderie of rebellion. Lined up on a grand piano were phones lin... more info

Guardian Music — Recording of an orchestra not playing may yet be the most serious competition the forthcoming X Factor winner will haveIn a small, stuffy Soho recording studio, the musicians were poised to begin. Headphones on, guitars slung, drumsticks raised, fing... more info

Guardian Music — Shhh! Follow our Ustream to watch stars including Pete Doherty and Billy Bragg record a cover of the John Cage composition, 4'33"You've got to admire the cheek. Today in a London recording studio musicians including Pete Doherty, Billy Bragg, the Koo... more info