Swedesplease — “To Heal Your Wounds” by Jenny Björkqvist is one great song. It successfully straddles the worlds of indie and folk; the song would be as comfortable hanging out with Nick Drake or Jose Gonzalez as it would be spending time with Dylan or Guthrie... more info

Guardian Music — Linda Thompson recalls the extraordinary musical talent and wit of her friend, the Canadian musician Kate McGarrigle, who died of cancer on 18 January, aged 63.Must buy a McDonald's franchise… that was my initial thought on hearing Kate and Anna Mc... more info

Guardian Music — The guitar band is back. Well, according to this Libertines-inspired indie outfit. Shame they sound like a great band doing an impression of a terrible oneHometown: Croydon.The lineup: Joe Costello (vocals, guitar), Scott Shepherd (bass), James Booth... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Pinhead said... Red Red Wine On A Sunday #66 Love In Reverse Here's the Playlist: Gone For Good, Nobunny, First Blood Hope Springs Eternal, Mixtapes, Maps Give Me Everything, The Ills, Demo Tracks Lemonworld, The National, High Violet Be Brave, The S... more info

All About Jazz — The Jason Parker Quartet, one of Seattle's up-and-coming jazz bands, is heading into the studio on December 26th to record a tribute to Nick Drake. "Five Leaves Left: A Jazz Tribute to Nick Drake" is a unique concept in that it is a remaking, song b... more info

Guardian Music — This magnificently monikered four-piece mix trad-folk harmonies with post-rock textures, like Mumford & Sons meets MogwaiHometown: London.The lineup: Tristram Bawtree (vocals, guitar, ukulele), Becca Mears (cello), Greg Griffin (backing vocals, guita... more info

NME — Vashti Bunyan also performs at the London event more info

NME — Artists set for London show this Sunday (October 3 more info

Guardian Music — Mauro Remiddi is more lost boy than rock man but his bleary, blissed-out songs will have fans of dreamy pop clinging to himHometown: Rome.The lineup: Mauro Remiddi (vocals, guitar, sampler, loops, keyboard).The background: With all this chat about Ne... more info

All About Jazz — Eigsti Showcases Innovative Renditions of songs by contemporary composers such as Nick Drake, Rufus Wainwright, Elliot Smith, Imogen Heap and Feist Concord Jazz is proud to announce the release of Daylight at Midnight, the newest album from the pian... more info