Glen Hansard from The Frames is a real-deal Irishman. We know this because when we called him up he spoke at length about how to pull a pint, which seemed way more interesting than talking music anyway.

You might not know Fletcher by name, but you'll probably know his voice. As the frontman for Bluebottle Kiss and The Devoted Few, Ben Fletcher has been penning yearning, shambling ballads since last century.

Dutch photographer, film maker and director Anton Corbijn has pointed his camera at U2, Johnny Cash, Joy Division, Nirvana and...er...Bryan Adams. But he's not all that comfortable in front of the lens.

As far as festival titles go, the Byron Bay Bluesfest is a bit of a misnomer, but the 'fest' bit is definitely accurate. 

Feel like heading to Byron Bay to see Sixto Rodriguez and the rest of Bluesfest live with all your flights, tickets, and accom covered? Read on.

Incorrigible British publishers Belly Kids are doling out crafty, pop cultural wit one meme at a time, and all in glorious analogue. 

Back in the day, music lovers found out about new bands and tracks not through embedded links but embodied experiences.

Sure, Morrissey is a talented man, but his Smiths collaborator Johnny Marr always had guitar playing and producing chops to match.

Three albums in, and U.K. rockers Foals seem to be coming of age. One of the more reliably furious live shows doing the rounds today, in brand new LP, Holy Fire, they finally have an album worthy of their arena billing.

Jens Lekman, the guy penning the heartthrobby ballads with the wit of a down-and-out comedian, is bringing his 'I Know What Love Isn't' tour to Australia.