Guardian Music — Musical talent and blindness have often been thought to be linked – and now there's proof in the form of new researchOn a normal after-school evening in South Godstone, Surrey, one school boy's bedroom is ringing out to the sounds of a live concert... more info

The Mirror — A British man on a road trip through the United States was fatally shot when a gunman opened fire during an armed raid on a saloon bar in Amarillo, an inquest heard today. more info

Guardian Music — Rather than treating them like national treasures, let's hope musicians stretch their prejudices about what older artists can doIn the week that NME announced its 50 records of this past decade, I heard one of the next decade's best. I admit this so... more info

NME — The King Of Steel City joins new band onstage at tiny venue more info

Guardian Music — We all remember the big hits from the 90s, right? The Bittersweet Symphonies, the Hallelujahs, the Irises and the ... hang on ... Iris? By post-grunge rockers the Goo Goo Dolls? Never heard of it, you might think. But you almost certainly have.Accord... more info

NME — Steel City singer brings a touch of class to Pyramid Stage more info

Guardian Music — This year's lineup will include performances from Amadou and Mariam, Micachu and the Shapes, Tony Christie and HeartbreakLittle Boots, the Maccabees and Amadou and Mariam are just some of the acts confirmed to play the Guardian Lounge at this year's ... more info

Clickmusic — Ladytron, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and Tony Christie for this year's festival. more info

NME — First line-up details for Hertfordshire bash announced more info

NME — Singer croons on Sheffield band's album more info