Mean, whimsical, portentous, playful… It’s complicated...

Thom Yorke and co bring timely, retro magic to their latest releaseThe most enjoyable consequence of Radiohead’s post-EMI mode of operation has been their re-enchantment of the album release. The King Of Limbs was announced on a Valentine’s Monday morning and released for download the following Friday. In between was a five-day festival of guesswork, fabulation and YouTube comedy. It’s as close as rock comes these days to the anticipation we more often associate with a cup final or an announcement from Steve Jobs.

Statue was revealed on the 17th anniversary of Cobain's death

Organiser also hints that Paul Simon could play Worthy Farm

Roxy Music singer is discharged after being admitted yesterday (April 5)

An abundance of goodness here, beginning with the great new Raphael Saadiq album, and a wonderful and unexpected return to form from The Beastie Boys.

Liam Gallagher's band have tackled 'Across The Universe'

'Wake Up The Nation' follow-up is 'ready to go'

Actor also announces three-date UK tour for July

This month, I’ve been listening a lot to a band (or solo project; it’s not entirely clear) called Purling Hiss. It’s been fun but, at times, quite a challenge, even for those of us who can deal with lo-fidelity music that’s disseminated through several thick coats of distortion.