Guardian Music — Prince William and Kate Middleton gift no longer 'most expensive ever' thanks to Wonder clearing track for free distributionWith help from Stevie Wonder, George Michael has sent Prince William and Kate Middleton an early wedding present. This weekend... more info

Guardian Music — Summoning the spirit of 1986, these retro-pop miserablists specialise in winsome techno and wan electro-popHometown: Stockton, California.The lineup: Justin Vallesteros, Frankie Soto, Jack Doyle Smith, Anna Luxx Ryon. The background: Some years are s... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Smiths, Oasis, New Order and Happy Mondays are expected to feature.Noel Gallagher and New Order's Peter Hook are among the musicians giving their support to a new hall of fame-style venue celebrating Manchester's musical history.The hall is being set... more info

NME — Smiths, Oasis, New Order and Happy Mondays are expected to feature more info

Guardian Music — Rescuing qualities such as 'good playing' from critical hell, Dan Bejar's band serve up a feast of unironic 80s fetishismHometown: Vancouver.The lineup: Dan Bejar (vocals, instruments).The background: We got ticked off the other week when we trailed ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Chris said... Clawhammer - "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo" Yes, it's their recording of the whole Devo album. http//smalltakeover.blogspot.com Edfray said... Star Wars the Musical http://notveryprettymusic.blogspot.com GD said... Melvins - King... more info

Guardian Music — (Jive)Femme Fatale? The title of Britney's seventh album suggests a mystique redolent of cigarette holders and smouldering glances across cocktail parties. A more accurate title might be "In Season". For these are 12 all-out mating calls, issued on a... more info

Guardian Music — This enigmatic bunch are a reaction to Manchester's musical past, with a blend of haunted house and rave dynamicsHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Ghosts, apparitions, ciphers, unknowns.The background: There has been a lot of action in Manchester over... more info

ContactMusic — George Michael has finished work on his new single 'Every Other Lover In The World'. The 47-year-old star - who recently released a cover of New Order track 'True Faith' in aid of the British Comic Relief charity - explained... more info

Guardian Music — With the sheer force of their melodies, the Vaccines sweep away any reservations Tim Jonze had about them before this pop-up gig in Austin, TexasWow, pop-up gigs have come a long way since the first band decided to, er, pop up and play a gig. Not tha... more info