Gigwise — Band to play European dates... more info

Guardian Music — This Reading band have a devout following at Radio 1, and their mourn-rock looks set to gain wider praiseHometown: Reading.The lineup: Tim Alexander (vocals, keyboards), James Johnson (guitar), Jordan Fish (bass, programming), Tom Mayo (drums).The ba... more info

ContactMusic — Peter Hook wishes New Order had split up in 1990. The 'Blue Monday' band went on hiatus in the early 90s before reconvening in 1998 and releasing a further two albums, but Peter now says he should have stayed with his side project, Monaco. He... more info

Guardian Music — From Daphne and Celeste surviving a bottling to New Order making rock fans dance, here are our most memorable moments. But what are yours?This weekend sees the summer stagger to a close with the annual parade of power chords, hog roasts and token dan... more info

Guardian Music — State Opera House, PraguePrague's lavish neo-rococo State Opera House is a long way from HM Prison Highpoint in Suffolk, where George Michael spent four weeks last September after piloting his Range Rover into the window of his local Snappy Snaps whi... more info

Guardian Music — (Atlantic)After heading up the class of 2005 but misfiring with their second album, Hard-Fi are having to renew their once massive fanbase. Thus, few bases are left untouched in an effort to produce a third offering packed with potential singles. Va... more info

Guardian Music — A little bit chillwave, a little bit polyrhythmic – Chris Ward is totally tropical, but also reminiscent of that snowy animal CaribouHometown: London.The lineup: Chris Ward (synths, guitars, percussion).The background: Tropics? That rings a bell, d... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — London native Cutta Chase shoots a video for a track off his “Random Slang EP”. more info

Guardian Music — Continuing our new series in which Guardian and Observer writers pick their favourite albums ever – with a view that you might do the same – Jude Rogers celebrates New Order's moving masterpieceBe honest. When you're asked what your favourite alb... more info

Indie Selections For Your Erections — Wow, first week of August! Even though I threw together this playlist relatively quickly the previous night, I think this show turned out really well. It consists of three main blocks: a female vocalist blo... more info