ContactMusic — Carl Barat has announced the details of his debut solo album. The Libertines co-frontman - who is to play the band's first full gig in six years later in the month... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — NME reports that former Libertines member Carl Barat has announced release dates for his solo album (October 4th) and book, Threepenny Memoir (out September 30th). Time profiles author Jonathan Franzen. Singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy questions his folk... more info

Guardian Music — There are surprises in store from the follow-up to the Hoosiers' No 1 debut album. By Alexis PetridisTowards the end of last year, the website Popjustice.com could barely contain its disbelief. "There's no easy way to break this to you readers, but w... more info

BBC 6 Music — Newly reformed band announce London show more info

I Like Music — Announce first full gig following re-form at Kentish Town Forum on 25th August, tickets offered at random to fans more info

NME - The Daily Download — Can't get enough of The Libertines? Want to hear of their every move including what the drummer did next? Well you're in luck, as ex Libs sticksman and erstwhile Dirty Pretty Thing Gary Powell just announced a new release with his latest day job. The... more info

ContactMusic — The Libertines will play their first full gig since 2004 on August 25.The 'Up The Bracket' rockers - who are reforming later in the month at the high-profile Reading... more info

Guardian Music — Pete Doherty and Carl Barât will reunite this month for first full Libertines gig since 2004The Libertines announced plans today for their first full gig since they revealed that they were re-forming.The band, which centres around the songwriting pa... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Reformed ramshackle rockers The Libertines have announced details of a one-off warm up gig for their Reading and Leeds shows. The four-piece, who are headed by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty, will... more info

The Mirror — The Libertines have announced plans for their first full gig since confirming they were getting back together. more info