It’s no exaggeration to say John Mayall is the most important figure in the development of rock music in Britain. 

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Country superstar Miranda Lambert sings the play-out song over the closing credits of summer blockbuster Twisters.

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Japanese Television are not Japanese, not a Television tribute act, and play instrumental psychedelic garage surf krautrock (if there is such a thing).

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In the olden days bands used to “pay their dues” by gigging constantly in tiny fleapits around the country, slowly building up a following. Bicep did it the 21st century way – making their names first as bloggers.

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This is the perfect soundtrack for a summer’s day, with the sun shining, and the perfect video for a summer night in the city. And today seems like it might (fingers crossed) be that day – and night – at last.

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Kim Deal makes her solo debut nearly 40 years after joining The Pixie – and 30 since forming The Breeders.

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Ten years ago my favourite band I Am Kloot packed in; or rather, just ground to a halt. Now bassist/keyboard player Pete Jobson goes solo.

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Just when you think you’ve heard it all, along comes a tune from (and I quote) “the core of Melbourne’s burgeoning movement of cinematic instrumental soul.”

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Tindersticks return with an uncharacteristically optimistic slice of deep soul pleading for hope for the future.

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After 31 years together Nada Surf stick to their recipe of jangly guitars and vocal harmonies on this tune from their forthcoming 10th album Moon Mirror.

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