Guardian Music — (No Evil)Young New Yorker Devin Therriault is unashamed of his love for the city's rock'n'roll heritage: "I pretty much exclusively listen to music that's before my time," he has said. That's apparent throughout his debut album – hints of the New Y... more info

Guardian Music — Before heroin sapped his talent, Johnny Thunders was capable of moments of sloppy, ragged rock'n'roll brillianceJohnny Thunders was the living (just about) link between New York punk and its UK version. He had been lead guitarist in New York Dolls, t... more info

Pop Justice — Another major awards ceremony, another Tumblr laughing at people who haven't heard of the more leftfield nominees and winners. It started with Arcade Fire (http://whoisarcadefire.tumblr.com/) and this time it's Bon Iver prompting 'LOLs'. Now ther... more info

Guardian Music — He might look like a less cocky Cocozza, but Murray James's soul-inflected songs elevate him beyond X Factor posingHometown: Milford-on-Sea.The lineup: Murray James (vocals, guitar).The background: Here's one for the New Band of the Day night we were... more info

Guardian Music — A cover of a 60s staple helped set in motion a musical revolution in mid-70s New York"Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine …" The first line of Gloria, the first song on what was Patti Smith's first album.Smith was a virtual unknown in the ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — New York Dolls at Bowery Ballroom in March (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) After releasing their fifth LP earlier this year, New York Dolls celebrated with two nights at Bowery Ballroom before kicking off an extensive amount of international dates.... more info

Guardian Music — One of the amazing things about the Queen frontman was that he successfully evaded the rock world's gaydarHard rock and "sewing" seem incongruous bedfellows. Nevertheless, if you were a headbanger in the 70s and 80s, chances are you spent more than a... more info

Altsounds — *ALICE COOPER* once again takes control of Halloween this year, bringing all the thrills, blood spills, guts and gore we can take as his *'Halloween Night Of Fear'* tour hits the UK. *ROCKHEART PR* are pleased to announce that the legendary *NEW ... more info

Guardian Music — Joe Goddard-collaborating Big Dada artist Dels heads out on his first headlining tour next week (4-14 Oct, starting at Mine, Leeds) …Lana Del Ray reschedules her 5 Oct show at Madame JoJo's for London's Scala, N1, on 16 Nov and adds a few more date... more info

Altsounds — With news of the NEW YORK DOLLS first Australian appearance in five years tickets have been in high demand! The influential 70s glam rock outfit reach our shores in October to headline the boutique New York-inspired arts and cultural showcase, The Bo... more info