Time — First thing’s first: I feel guilty mentioning The Clash in the same sentence as The Bachelorette, so let’s all pretend it’s a World War II reference or a euphemism for a drunk phone call from our friends in Old Blighty begging us to rid their c... more info

Guardian Music — Nostalgia alone can't explain its survival, 35 years on from its annus mirabilis in 1977On a broiling Sunday afternoon in Kennington Park, south London, a few dozen people are gathered under a large tree. A handful are playing boules and some line up... more info

Guardian Music — The hard rocker has handpicked a veteran Dutch post-punk group to open for him at Hammersmith. Is this the strangest support choice ever?Sometimes, even in music, it's wiser to go with your head than your heart. The big romantic gesture is all very w... more info

Chorus.fm — Yesterday, we posted an interview (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2722902) where JadedPunkHulk (http://www.twitter.com/jadedpunkhulk) interviewed Brian Fallon of *The Gaslight Anthem (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thegaslightanthem)*. TOD... more info

Guardian Music — The music to be played while the royal barge makes its way along the Thames for the Jubilee is a little dull. Perhaps the Queen would appreciate this alternative playlist?According to Adrian Evans, the "pageant master" tasked with arranging a London ... more info

ContactMusic — The Pogues Billy Bragg Badly Drawn Boy and Basement Jaxx are among the acts who have signed up to perform at a festival in honour of late The Clash frontman Joe Strummer The new Strummer of Love event to mark the 60th birthday of Strummer and the 10t... more info

Gigwise — Festival held in celebration of The Clash frontman announces first bands more info

Gigwise — Band could be replaced by The Clash for show as punk legends snub gig more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon has come top in a new poll of the 100 best albums of all time.Oasis’ (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was second and Definitely Maybe is at number twenty.'(What's The Story) Morning Glory?' has sold over 14 m... more info

ContactMusic — Rock veteran Mick Jones is hoping his high-profile gig at the upcoming Stone Roses reunion concerts will boost a campaign in aid of the victims of Britains worst ever sporting disaster The former The Clash star hit the road last year 11 to play a ser... more info