Guardian Music — Businesses are reluctant to invest in up-and-coming artists, and banks feel the same. Are bands worse off now than in the 80s?I recently attended an event by Music Mind Exchange that addressed alternative funding for artists. One of the panellists wa... more info

Guardian Music — This week Jason Solomons meets the Italian actor Violante Placido to discuss her electric performance with George Clooney, and how her role in Anton Corbijn's The American might propel her to international fame as Italy's new Sophia Loren.Hammer & To... more info

411 Mania — Jonny Greenwood clears up rumors about album and live shows... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Jonny Greenwood , guitarist with RADIOHEAD has issued an update on the group's new album and plans for a tour. On the band's offical blog Greenwood said on Friday the UK rockers are currently "in the studio"... more info

NME — Jonny Greenwood says band 'haven't quite finished' the record more info

Gigwise — Guitarist Jonny Greenwood says... more info

411 Mania — From Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral and the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band to Radiohead's OK Computer, Green Day's American Idiot and more, 411's Andrew Moll counts down the top 10 concept albums! more info

Guardian Music — Campaign by Royal British Legion sends 2 Minute Silence, a charity single containing no audio whatsoever, into the top 20This Remembrance Day, a two-minute silence will be observed on the UK singles charts. A campaign by the Royal British Legion has ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Photo: Ruben Studdard Ruben Studdard, Melinda Doolittle, and David Cook attended a Ronald McDonald House benefit in New York City last night. David Cook performed three songs – Living on a Prayer, Light On, and Radiohead’s High... more info

Guardian Music — Arena, ManchesterWhen they emerged in 2001, people knew what to expect from Linkin Park. They were a junior Limp Bizkit, a nu-metal boy band who fused rap and grunge to sell millions of albums. A decade on, their fans arrive in Range Rovers rather th... more info