The Lipster — We've ignored it so far (and have a whopping backlog of advent calendar chocs to get through as a result), but there is no denying it, readers - Christmas is almost upon us. We trust you have already got the two festive essentials (the Phil Spector C... more info

ContactMusic — Scottish band Glasvegas are likely to begin working on their second album as early as next summer, they have confirmed.The band's self-titled debut was only released ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Fashion Police, Nurse! Even though Phil Spector's murder retrial is just beginning, there's one thing that's already fried -- his weave!The 68-year-old debuted his new auburn Clay Aiken gelled frizztastrophe in court... more info

Stereogum — If you recall, when we mentioned the Raveonette's series of digital EPs, we noted the Danish duo would be bringing it all to a close with a Christmas-themed collection. 'Tis the season for holiday songs, George Michael, so please welcome the Wishing ... more info

NME — Former Ramones drummer Marky Ramone has claimed that despite rumours, producer Phil Spector never held a gun to the band's heads while they were recording their 1980 album, 'End Of The Century'. more info

NME — Former Ramones drummer Marky Ramone has claimed that despite rumours, producer Phil Spector never held a gun to the band's heads while they were recording their 1980 album, 'End Of The Century'. more info

JamBase — By: Dennis Cook There's enough ideas for a whole album in opener "Nonpareil of Favor," and then a double record stockpile by second cut "Wicked Wisdom." Things smooth out as this progresses but even at its lightest this is akin to listening to Ch... more info

Guardian Music — Clearly, the Hives are a bad influence. Legendary singer Cyndi Lauper has joined the Swedes for a special Yuletide single, A Christmas Duel, and let's put it this way - the song isn't dainty."I bought no gift this year," singer Pelle Almqvist begins,... more info

JamBase — By: Eric Zimmermann Ray LaMontagne's third album, Gossip in the Grain (RCA Victor) was billed as an artistic step forward for the reclusive singer-songwriter from New England's backwoods. But the change here is marginal, and that's a good thing. ... more info

ContactMusic — PHIL SPECTOR's murder trial defence was handed a boost on Thursday (06Nov08) when a police officer failed to corroborate testimony from the music mogul's ex-girlfriend about ... more info