Arctics, Kasabian compete for NME award (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Rock giants Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Muse will go head-to-head in the battle to be crowned the nation’s best band at Wednesday’s NME Awards.

Oasis in running for three NME awards (Independent)

Oasis are in the running for three awards at a major music event tonight – despite splitting six months ago.

Column: Yeasayer spills 'Odd Blood' (Collegiate Times)

Psychedelic indie-rock band Yeasayer has caused a division among its fans with the release of its latest album, “Odd Blood.” The LP marks a large departure from the ambient and world music-esque sound that was featured on its first album, 2007’s “All Hour Cymbals.”

Straight No Chaser Offers Classic Pop "WITH A TWIST"; A Cappella Sensations Unveil All-New Collection of Delightfully … (Marketwire)

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – February 23, 2010) – ATCO/Atlantic recording group Straight No Chaser has revealed details of its much-anticipated new album. “WITH A TWIST” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on April 13 th , with pre-orders available today via www.sncmusic.com .

/ CORRECTION – Straight No Chaser Offers Classic Pop "WITH A TWIST"; A Cappella Sensations Unveil All-New Collection … (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – 02/23/10) – In the news release, “Straight No Chaser Offers Classic Pop ‘WITH A TWIST’; A Cappella Sensations Unveil All-New Collection of Delightfully Different Takes on Contemporary Hits; Includes ‘One Voice’ With Guest Soloist Barry Manilow, Plus Songs by Jason Mraz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, Oasis, and Coldplay; Spring Tour Quickly Selling Out Across the …

Straight No Chaser Offers Classic Pop "WITH A TWIST"; A Cappella Sensations Unveil All-New Collection of Delightfully … (Marketwire)

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – February 23, 2010) – ATCO/Atlantic recording group Straight No Chaser has revealed details of its much-anticipated new album. “WITH A TWIST” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on April 13 th , with pre-orders available today via www.sncmusic.com .

Straight No Chaser Offers Classic Pop "WITH A TWIST"; A Cappella Sensations Unveil All-New Collection of Delightfully … (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – 02/23/10) – ATCO/Atlantic recording group Straight No Chaser has revealed details of its much-anticipated new album. “WITH A TWIST” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on April 13th, with pre-orders available today via www.sncmusic.com . “WITH A TWIST” sees the acclaimed a cappella group bringing its extraordinary vocal sound and …

Michael Kimmel: Vatican Rock (The Huffington Post)

A new dispatch from the “everybody’s a critic” department. The Vatican has released its list of the Top 10 Rock Albums of All Time.

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Gaida's Debut Album "Levantine Indulgence" Arrives March 21 (All About Jazz)

Translating Ecstasy from Syria to the Blues: Gaida’s Secret Passion is Revealed For Gaida, morning in Damascus meant melodies: waking to the sound of her father’s radio while he shaved, the predawn intertwining calls to prayer bursting from mosques across the world’s longest-inhabited city. Strains of Umm Kulthum and Fairouz rose from radios and stores as horses clopped and cars purred by. The …

James Walsh – Starsailor Interview (Skiddle)

James Walsh took time out of his busy schedule to speak to Skiddle in the run up to his gig @ Moho Live on the 26th February. Here’s what he had to say…