Consequence of Sound — Nesmith, Dolenz, and Tork reunite for first dates together since 1997. more info

ContactMusic — Micky Dolenz refuses to rule out The Monkees reforming for another tour without late frontman Davy Jones insisting his motto is never say never The groups British-born singer died in March 12 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 66 Hi... more info

Guardian Music — The feminist collective hit the headlines when three members were arrested after an anti-Putin protest. Now they face up to seven years in jail, a prospect that has shocked and radicalised many Russians. On the eve of their trial, some of the women s... more info

Guardian Music — The Midas touch was on display with this week's topicLast week, with a nod to the London 2012 Olympics, we asked you to nominate your favourite songs about gold, with the glittering prize of inclusion in this playlist enough to get the RR faithful su... more info

ContactMusic — Seventies pop icon David Cassidy broke down during a show in New York on Thursday night 19Jul12 as he paid tribute to late pal Davy Jones The former Partridge Family star was planning a co-headlining tour with The Monkees frontman when Jones died in ... more info

Guardian Music — These medieval babes mix organic and electronic sounds to create pagan pop and dark madrigalsReading on mobile? Click here to listenHometown: Liverpool.The lineup: Rebecca Hawley (vocals, keyboards), Emily Lansley (vocals, guitar) and Lucy Mercer (vo... more info

Popdose — In 1967, the album supplanted the single as rock’s preeminent art form. Yet the album that ended 1967 at #1 in Billboard sits astride both sides of that divide. Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. by the Monkees is a further step in the evolut... more info

Guardian Music — Just like Jim Morrison, we break on through to the other side with this week's playlistWhat's behind the door? Judging by your response to our call last week, it seems many songwriters see doors as portals to the unexpected.Babymetal's Headbangeeeeer... more info

Guardian Music — Annabell Jones, daughter of the late Monkees singer Davy Jones, has the looks and hooks to take on Marina and La RouxHometown: London.The lineup: Annabell Jones (words) and Charlie Westropp (music).The background: It's hard to make an assessment base... more info

The Independent — They have been compared with The Monkees, Beastie Boys, Flight of the Conchords and the Inbetweeners gone musical – quite an accolade for an unsigned "gimmick rap band". But with more than 48 million YouTube hits, two sell-out tours and their own ... more info