Guardian Music — This week's playlist slaked a major thirst for beer in song, be it sad, profound, lost or bellowingRR commenter Pairubu, who suggested this topic, sings the praises of beer, "the most convivial of drinks". Yet our request last week for your favourite... more info

Guardian Music — In our ongoing series, we've explored the music of France, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain – and now it's the turn of Belgium. From Jacques Brel to new beat, there's a wealth of material to enjoy with more to follow this weekThe old clic... more info

Guardian Music — BabelUK-resident Swedish singer Emilia Martensson made an impact in 2010 on Kairos 4Tet's popular debut Kairos Moment, but although her duo with pianist Barry Green is comparatively new, this set (covering Jacques Brel, Egberto Gismonti, James Taylor... more info

Guardian Music — (Babel)Her voice may be soft and light, but there is nothing limp or vague about Emilia Martensson's singing. In her gentle way, she is among the most incisive of today's crop of impressive young vocalists. She also has a dauntingly wide and adventur... more info

Altsounds — Imagine Mephistopheles as a lounge singer and you're close to understanding the flair and charisma Irish export *Jack Lukeman* oozes from every pore. Although walking a line of his own, the comparisons to sublime talents such as Nick Cave, Jacques Br... more info

Guardian Music — Dutch hip-hop band De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig share their soundtrack to the city, from tears-in-your-beer cafe music to hyperactive dance beats, with a bit of Van Halen on the side• As featured in our Amsterdam city guideDavid Bowie, AmsterdamIs it ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The latest additions... continued... with short reviews... below... after you click Read more » All available for streaming in our SoundStream Player Dennis Coffey - Dennis Coffey When we’ve got the achievements of a legend like Dennis Coffey,... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Dr. Acid said... Frank Zappa - Chunga’s Revenge (1970) Santana - Abraxas (1970) Led Zeppelin - II (1969) http://smusiverse.blogspot.com thanks fuzzy! jazzlover said... Toto Blanke - Spider's Dance (1975) http://jazzarchives.blogspot.com W said...... more info

Guardian Music — Michel Houllebecq isn't the first author to turn songwriter - but he may be the first to do it wellSurprisingly for a writer whose latest literary works generally seem to cause a media kerfuffle in his native France and beyond, Michel Houellebecq's n... more info

Guardian Music — (FogHorn)The Leeds pianist/composer Matthew Bourne might investigate anything from elliptical avant-funk to improvisation on a stageful of wrecked upright pianos, but his trio with bassist Dave Kane and drummer Steven Davis always show their affecti... more info