Damon Albarn, Kraftwerk, Elbow and Antony And The Johnsons are all set to play the 2009 Manchester International Festival.

Kraftwerk, MGMT, Klaxons, Fleet Foxes, Massive Attack, Seasick Steve and Bat For Lashes will play Bestival this year.

Anyone who has seen Kraftwerk live will tell you that they put on one of the best shows in music. You've no idea what exactly they're doing behind those lecterns, and virtually nothing is left to chance, but the beautifully clear sound, bold yet simple visuals, playful and aware staging, and of course some of the finest electro-pop songs ever pr...

War Child's Heroes charity comp is a covers collection on which veteran bands nominated artists from a younger generation to take a stab at one of their classic cuts (yesterday there was Lily Allen's take on the Clash). There are a few of no-brainers included in the set (see the Hold Steady doing Springsteen's "Atlantic City") but there is somet...

the cofounder of legendary German electronica band Kraftwerk has quit