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

Consequence of Sound — No one is more sturdy and reliable than the bassist. more info

ContactMusic — My Bloody Valentine - who promised to release a new album this month - have announced a three-day UK tour for March, 2013. Kevin Shields and company... more info

Consequence of Sound — The renowned band now has eight shows confirmed for 2003. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Drowned in Sound interviews Debbie Googe of My Bloody Valentine. DiS: You've already mentioned My Bloody Valentine booking shows for next year. Does this mean there will be a full world tour and possibly UK dates as well? Debbie Googe:... more info

DrownedInSound — Earlier this year, DiS caught up with My Bloody Valentine bass player Debbie Googe. Here, she discusses the future plans for My Bloody Valentine, what it's like to have been part of arguably the most influential guitar band on the planet for over a q... more info

The Independent — My Bloody Valentine will play three UK shows following the band's Japanese and Australian tours early next year. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Toronto jazz hop trio BADBADNOTGOOD released their second album, BBNG2, earlier this year, which featured jazzy interpretations of Odd Future, James Blake, My Bloody Valentine, Kanye West, and some originals. They've been doing some touring since the... more info

Consequence of Sound — Chronicles My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Cocteau Twins. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — BEAUTIFUL NOISE is an in-depth exploration of a music movement in the late 20th century, a fascinating period when some innovative musicians mixed guitar noise into conventional pop song structures while maintaining a philosophy of letting the music ... more info