Guardian Music — Memphis musician and record producer who worked with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Primal ScreamJim Dickinson, who has died aged 67 of heart failure, was a celebrated pianist and record producer in Memphis. He released several solo albums, but hi... more info

JamBase — Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound have announced A three week U.S. tour with fellow San Francisco natives Sleepy Sun Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound Two of the finest bands to emerge from the 21st century San Francisco psychedelic renaissance -... more info

Guardian Music — Eastnor Castle, HerefordshireThe Big Chill is often dismissed as a festival for ex-clubbers who spend their weekends pushing baby buggies and discussing organic cider. But the cliches overlook the fact that it attracts genuine music lovers. This year... more info

JamBase — Soulsavers To Launch Headlining Tour In September Full-Length Album Broken - Featuring Mark Lanegan on Vocals - to be released August 18 Soulsavers The English production and remix team Soulsavers will follow the August 18 release of their ... more info

Music is Art — Not too long ago, I saw Spiritualized perform live. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are floating in Leamington Spa” were words Jason Pierce never thought he would ever say. And he never did. He didn’t even say hello when he walked on sta... more info

NME — Camera Obscura also play the lakeside bash more info

Guardian Music — Raised by a cult, rescued by a millionaire and addicted to pills - Girls talk to Tim JonzeIt's rare to encounter a band who don't have "media training" written all over them. Feuds, gossip and wanton acts of debauchery are all to be skirted over in i... more info

SPIRITUALIZED star Kev Bales on his battle with leukaemia and life-saving transplant more info

JamBase — The Warlocks Announce U.S. Headlining Tour in Support of New Album The Mirror Explodes Out Now on Tee Pee Records The Warlocks "For five albums, The Warlocks have lived between and beyond the minutes and hours of time. Coming out of the late... more info

Lost In Your Inbox — "Home" is the theme this week on the contrast podcast and I spent a while thinking about what feeling at home means to me. If you'd like to hear what other people had to say about the subject, check out the podcast right here . ... more info