Guardian Music — Super-producers Trevor Horn and Steve Lipson on the subtle art of coaxing an outstanding performance from a singerWhen technology companies say artists should view recorded music as a promotional tool and make their living by touring, they forget tha... more info

Guardian Music — New record will feature contribution from star's brother-in-law Ringo StarrThe Eagles' Joe Walsh has announced his first solo album in two decades. Analog Man, produced by Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne – and featuring Ringo Starr – is due... more info

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Guardian Music — As Bestival announces that Stevie Wonder is to headline the Sunday night of the festival, we take a look at some of his best performancesMaster of Motown Stevie Wonder is magnanimous when it comes to performing live. If he's not jauntily showing how ... more info

E! Online — Paul McCartney is still not dead. But he is, once again, the victim of a death hoax, this time courtesy of...yep, Twitter. Much like the "Paul Is Dead" urban legend... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Somebody said to me, 'But the Beatles were anti-materialistic.' That's a huge myth. John and I literally used to sit down and say, 'Now, let's write a swimming pool.' Paul McCartney more info

Guardian Music — The debut LP from this Boston band is packed with epic electronic pop and mixed by producing whizz Chris CoadyHometown: Boston.The lineup: Noel Heroux (vocals, guitar), Christopher Principe (bass), Joseph Ciampini (drums), Jessica and Cristi Jo Zambr... more info

Guardian Music — Britain may have all but forgotten her, but 80s popstar Sade is a huge star in the US since her 2010 comeback. So what's the secret of her transatlantic success?Just as we've got used to the idea that Adele is now a massive star in America, triumphin... more info

Guardian Music — From Gorky's to Goldie Lookin Chain, feast on this selection of Welsh rare beatsLast week, to mark St David's Day, we asked for your favourite songs by Welsh musicians.And cometh the hour (or week), cometh the man. Or in this case, cometh Man, possib... more info

Perez Hilton — Florence with out the Machines! Earlier today, announced Florence + The Machine announced she she's coming out with an "MTV Unplugged" all-acoustic album. Recording an MTV Unglugged album is a pretty big deal, especially since it's Flo's first ever... more info