Totally Fuzzy — Foxygen is the bi-coastal songwriting duo of Sam France (vocals, Olympia, Wash., 22 years old) and Jonathan Rado (guitar/keyboards, NYC, 22). They are the raw, de-Wes Andersonization of The Rolling Stones, Kinks, Velvets, Bowie, etc. that a whole me... more info

Guardian Music — When it comes to picking songs about addresses, you know where it's atLocation, location, location … last week we asked for your favourite songs about addresses. Musicians and songwriters have projected drama and mystery on to various buildings, or... more info

Guardian Music — (Good Form Records/Proper)When Mawkin:Causley released The Awkward Recruit three years ago, it seemed they were destined to become major folk celebrities. Here, after all was an impressive group of young instrumentalists who had joined forces with Ji... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Johnny5thWheel&thecowards (yes, that's one word) are an UK steampunk band who like to dress for the occasion. It is a collective, with songwriter Richard Lomax as the sole permanent member. On their new single Nancy b/w In My Laboratory, they mix ... more info

Guardian Music — The comedian and composer of Matilda reveals he always had Heaven on his Mind for Judas role, as he joins Nicole Scherzinger in Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera revivalTim Minchin, the comedian who composed the musical Matilda, is to play Judas Iscar... 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

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — He spent two decades as the main creative force behind the most successful U.K. rock act of his generation, writing such modern pop classics as "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova" while ceding the spotlight in concert to Liam Gallagher, his younge... more info

Guardian Music — Electric Circus, EdinburghWhen UK indie bands decamp to Texas, they usually return with secondhand Nudie suits and thirdhand songs about communing with the ghost of Gram Parsons. Mystery Jets recorded their upcoming fourth album in a tumbledown Au... more info

ContactMusic — British filmmaker Julien Temple has been given the green light to turn the story of The Kinks into a new musical movie Bbc Films officials are backing the project titled You Really Got Me The film will be based on a script penned by veteran comedy... more info

Guardian Music — (Island)Somewhere in Paul Weller's attic, there is a painting of him, bearded, with flares and an untamed Afro, blowing a panpipe. In recent years, Weller's appearance – the silver pineapple-top hair, the bespoke threads – has become increasingly... more info