NEWS:

The latest music news... in brief!

Supergrass have decided to split up after 17 years. They are playing a farewell tour in June (including 10 June, Brixton Academy), their final show is in Paris on 11 June.

Rufus Wainwright has an opera opening at Sadler’s Wells tonight (12.4.10) for a 5 night run.

Twilight’s Robert Pattinson is apparently front runner to play Kurt Cobain in a biopic of Cobain. Outrage!

BBC4 are devoting Friday night (16.4.10) to Nick Drake, showing a documentary and rare footage of the singer.

Richard Ashcroft has announced his live return with new band United Nations of Sound, set to release their debut album in June.

Arcade Fire and Spike Jonze have teamed up for a film collaboration currently in the casting stage in Austin, Texas.

Lady Gaga (blugh) is back at the top of the UK album chart for the 4th time with her debut album The Fame.

Coldplay are recording their new album in a studio which Chris Martin has had transformed to look like outer space. Knob.

The Maccabees and Los Campesinos are to headline an underage festival in Liverpool.

Liam Gallagher has caused a stir by saying he “doesn’t mind” illegal downloading.

Broken Bells, Seasick Steve and Paulo Nutini are to play the Meltdown Festival, curated by Richard Thompson.

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