Guardian Music — Musicians tend to be left-leaning by nature, so when rightwing parties appropriate their work in campaigns without permission they head straight for the courtsLast year, Behind the Music posed the question: why are British musicians so afraid of poli... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — As he prepares for a string of massive summer Oasis shows, Noel Gallagher is the cover star on the new edition of Q, on sale now.In the magazine you can read him holding court on all manner of things, but he can't help but bringing the subject round ... more info

XFM.co.uk — The Welsh legends will be taking over May's Residency... more info

NME — Plus Manic Street Preachers, Kraftwerk, Madness to play Serbian bash more info

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NME — Martin Noble is working on a version of 'Me And Stephen Hawking' more info

Guardian Music — With his ears cocooned in huge shell-like headphones, Ewald Dupan bobs his head to the beat while flicking through 12-inch vinyls in Rough Trade Records in east London. Having saved for months, the 24-year-old teacher is here for two days from Brusse... more info

Manic Street Preachers have completed work on their new studio album Journal For Plague Lovers , due out May 18. more info

Undercover, Australia — Manic Street Preachers said they felt very close to Richey Edwards while recording their latest album. more info

Gigwise — While recording new album... more info