L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rush over Kraftwerk? Public Enemy over N.W.A? The whole concept of a Rock Hall is admirable, but the futility of the endeavor is equally apparent.When shortstop Barry Larkin was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July, Reds fans looking to de... more info

The Independent — Fans flocked in droves to Tate's website this morning to purchase tickets for the hotly anticipated Kraftwerk gigs at the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall. more info

Consequence of Sound — But no N.W.A., Kraftwerk, Joan Jett, or Deep Purple. more info

Guardian Music — Buying online may be efficient, but where's the joy in that? Our writers choose their favourite local bookshops, butchers and boutiques for everything you need for Christmas… and beyond. Add your tips to the Guardian's local shopping mapAG Hendy &... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicMust read1. Fairytale of New York: the story behind the Pogues' classic Christmas anthemTwenty-five years after its release, the duet about a couple who have fallen on hard times is still conside... more info

Starpulse — German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have signed up for an eight-night residency in the U.K. next year. The Tour de France hit-makers will perform their eight albums on consecutive nights a... more info

Guardian Music — London gallery's director says eight gigs in Turbine Hall in February will be 'true gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art'For a group so closely associated with a vision of the future, Kraftwerk certainly aren't afraid to look back. The German elec... more info

ContactMusic — In a feat of mild hypocrisy, we found ourselves pretty excited indeed to discover the news that German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk are to... more info

Consequence of Sound — Their first London dates since 2004. more info

Guardian Music — Electronic music pioneers announce residency at Tate Modern in London, performing one album in its entirety each nightKraftwerk are to replicate their New York shows of earlier this year in London, playing their back catalogue at Tate Modern between ... more info