Guardian Music — Symphonies don't come any bigger than Mahler's Eighth, which opens this year's Proms. But, writes Tom Service, his ode to the universe was rooted in the most private of passionsThere are so many musicians on stage, you can hardly see the conductor in... more info

Metalsucks — So last week vocalist Snowy Shaw announced that he was quitting Therion, and then a rumor started that he was joining Dimmu Borgir as a replacement for ICS Vortex. And then yesterday Therion released their own statement regarding Shaw’s departure, ... more info

All About Jazz — From traditional to avant-garde, and from hot new talent to big visiting names--London is one of the best cities in the world for listening to live jazz. Here's our guide to the best gig venues. Vortex Dalston 11 Gillett St, London, N16 8JH Former... more info

I Like Music — Plays a one-off show at London's Vortex club on August 11th 2010, in support of her debut album more info

Altsounds — *Alina Orlova* is returning to the UK for a special performance at *London's Vortex Club* in support of her upcoming debut album *Laukinis Suo Dingo* that is released in the UK on the *9th August* through *Fargo Records*. The Lithuanian born sin... more info

Guardian Music — This groundbreaking 1959 album is as close to perfection as jazz gets without sacrificing its spontaneityI had hoped that a blog on the popular and funky Hammond organist Jimmy Smith might attract more than the average number of commentators, but I w... more info

The Quietus — Band Of Holy Joy and Country Dirt at the Vortex Jazz Club live more info

Guardian Music — Barbican/Vortex, LondonAt midnight on Saturday, when Wynton Marsalis strolled into the Vortex jazz club in Dalston just like any other punter save for his sharp suit and natty bow tie, a spontaneous show was under way that had already rammed home the... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — He has been there and done it. Lived the rock 'n' roll dream with the biggest British band of the past two decades.But Paul Arthurs, better known as Bonehead, who walked out on Oasis in 1999 declaring "there was no fun in it any more", is starting ag... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — From playing in front of 250,000 people at Knebworth to the 140-capacity Cellars at Eastney, life has come full-circle for Bonehead.Founding member and guitar player in arguably the world's biggest indie band, he's now joined a new group and plans to... more info