Clickmusic — The band to play three new gigs this October, including a night at the London venue. more info

NME — Band line-up October dates more info

NME — Paul Smiths thinks he spotted the legend's subtle tribute more info

Guardian Music — Kasabian, Florence Welch, White Lies and, er, Andrew Marr cosy up for a chinwag behind the scenes at GlastonburyMaximo ParkWe just opened the festival, playing the Queen's Head. It was very, very exciting; there were 5,000 people there. But the music... more info

Q4Music — The lads' opening show was just a little bit popular! more info

Guardian Music — Glastonbury festival is underway and Paul MacInnes, Rosie Swash and Tim Jonze will be your guides over the next three days. Every morning we'll be bringing you a roundup of news and reviews from the previous day, as well highlighting the perfomances ... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Huge crowds as Maximo Park kick off Glastonbury 2009 more info

Maximo Park have defended Glastonbury's decision to feature older headline acts. Frontman Paul Smith - who will open the festival on Thursday afternoon with his bandmates - can't wait for this weekend because he loves the diversity the legendry mus... more info

NME — Band come onstage later than planned to ease massive crowds more info

Rock Sellout — Brendan Benson will be releasing his fourth solo album, My Old, Familiar Friend, on August 18 via ATO Records. After taking a break from his Raconteurs contributions, Brendan entered the studio in Nashville and London with producer, Gil Norton (Pixie... more info