A bit early in 2008, I think, to start talking about Albums Of The Year and such. But over the past week, I must admit I’ve been completely knocked out by the new Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks album. It’s called “Real Emotional Trash”, and it’s out in March on Domino in the UK.

Cat Power, Ry Cooder and Mavis Staples all appear on Blue Note OST

Lightspeed Champion, Young Knives and Joe Lean to play May festival

Strange telephone call a couple of hours ago, from someone called Bobbie who was looking for some coverage of her band. It turned out, amazingly, to be Bobbie Watson from Comus, of all people, who have reformed for a gig in March.

David Bowie's favourite 70s prog rock support are back for one show only

25 albums you must hear this year - starting with Arctic Monkey Alex Turner...

Includes the band's entire catalogue - plus win new live Led Zep DVD!

Launching his new book, Mark Everett will be signing copies for 200 fans too

Cat Power, Feist also confirmed for Jools' 200th episode

One man's Cold War crusade, rephrased as a crackpot comedy with Tom Hanks