Guardian Music — No MastersFrom the Young Tradition through to the Unthanks, one of the great strengths of the English folk scene has been the tradition of close-harmony vocal work, and the trio of Barry Coope, Jim Boyes and Lester Simpson have been amongst the fines... more info

MTV.com News — M.I.A., LCD Soundsystem, Vampire Weekend also among Austin City Limits headliners.By Gil Kaufman Muse Photo: Jo Hale/Getty Images A little something old, a little something new. That's the story at this year's Austin City Limits festival, w... more info

Guardian Music — We have five pairs of exclusive passes to give away, allowing entry into every single performanceThe Observer more info

Pitchfork — WHAT: RockNess Music FestivalWHEN: June 11-13WHERE: Dores, ScotlandWHO: The Strokes, Vampire Weekend, Crystal Castles, Aphex Twin, Doves, Blondie, Soulwax, 2 Many DJ's, Booka Shade, Vitalic, Optimo WHAT: Edible Audio PicnicWHEN: June 7 - September ... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — Raihan to play the prestigious Meltdown 2010 festival, curated by Richard Thompson, in London. more info

I Like Music — Richard Thompson is the 17th director of Meltdown at The Southbank Centre. See line up! more info

I Like Music — Curated this year by Richard Thompson, the South Bank Centre's annual festival announces details more info

Guardian Music — As he prepares to curate this year's Meltdown festival, Richard Thompson reflects on his personal journey from the frontiers of English folk to the haven of Sufi Islam, the tempestuous years with his ex-wife, Linda, and how it feels to be rubbished ... more info

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Guardian Music — Rufus and Martha Wainwright to sing in a tribute concert for their mother as part of festival curated by Richard ThompsonThis year's Meltdown festival in London will feature a tribute to the late Kate McGarrigle, lead by the folk singer's musical off... more info