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How pop finds inspiration in the rain

4928 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom Singin' in the Rain to Rihanna's Umbrellas, pop loves it when it's pouringSome people – especially the kind of people who get soaked to their very bones at Glastonbury every other year – have a tendency to complain about our sodden British s... more info

Readers' panel: what's the best music biopic?

4933 days ago
Guardian MusicFour readers tell us about their favourite film portrayals of real-life musicians. But what's yours?Earlier this week we asked readers to tell us about their favourite music biopics. Here are four of our favourite responses. Steve Bent on The DoorsI ... more info

New band of the day – No 1,286: Blood Diamonds

4936 days ago
Guardian MusicThis 21-year-old producer's lush electronica is at times blissful and bubbling, but hardly the shock of the 'ooh!'Hometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Michael Tucker (vocals, production).The background: Michael Tucker, who has just signed to 4AD as Bloo... more info

R.E.M. music archive blog shut down

4941 days ago
CNN ShowbizThe digital archivist who restored the singles catalogs of the Smiths, Joy Division and New Order in a series of blog projects is being strongly discouraged from starting a similar project collecting R.E.M.'s earliest work. more info

Orca Team releasing 'Restraint,' going on tour (dates)

4949 days ago
Brooklyn Veganby Bill Pearis Orca Team at NYC Popfest 2012 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Looking more than a little like Joy Division, black-clad Seattlites Orca Team played Knitting Factory on Friday night (5/18) as part of NYC Popfest and were one... more info

Introducing ... Savages

4954 days ago
Guardian MusicAll the great post-punk bands are invoked on this all-girl four-piece's dark, dramatic and devastating debutHometown: London.The lineup: Jehnny Beth (vocals), Ayse Hassan (bass), Fay Milton (drums) and Gemma Thompson (guitar).The background: Husbands... more info

Orca Team played NYC Popfest (pics), playing Rock Shop tonight with Burning Hearts, White Town and more

4958 days ago
Brooklyn Veganphotos by Amanda Hatfield; words by Bill Pearis Looking more than a little like Joy Division, black-clad Seattlites Orca Team played Knitting Factory on Friday night (5/18) as part of NYC Popfest and were one of the highlights of the... more info

Joy Division - Fans Remember Ian Curtis, 32 Years On

4961 days ago
ContactMusicFans have paid tribute to Joy Divisions Ian Curtis who died 32 years ago today 18 05 12 Lovers of the post-punk British band have taken to twitter to remember the singer who committed suicide on May 18 1980 at the age of 23 Joy Division h... more info

Ian Curtis - Ian Curtis Of Joy Division Remembered, 32 Years On

4961 days ago
ContactMusicToday May 18 2012 marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis the former frontman of the Mancunian post-punk band Joy Division Curtis committed suicide on May 18 1980 leaving a wife Deborah Curtis and daughter Natalie Joy Division formed af... more info

New band of the day – No 1,270: Palma Violets

4962 days ago
Guardian MusicGrounded in garage rock and psych, Palma Violets struggle to achieve the epic and intense – but they'll still be hailed as heroesHometown: London.The lineup: Sam Fryer (vocals, guitar), Chilli Jesson (bass, guitar), Pete Mayhew (keyboards), Will Do... more info

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