Thom Yorke has formed a new band with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, former REM live drummer Joey Waronker, and Brazilian musician Mauro Refosco. The as-yet-unnamed outfit will play two shows at the Los Angeles Orpheum Theatre on October 4 and 5 which have already sold out. Read more >>

Dizzee Rascal has spoken in detail about being stabbed six times in the holiday resort of Ayia Napa six years ago. The chart-topping rapper was knifed on July 7, 2003 - just two months before winning the Mercury Music Prize with his debut album 'Boy In Da Corner'. Read more >>

Mogwai have discussed their plans for the follow up album to 'The Hawk Is Howling' as well as their hopes for an extensive touring schedule. Speaking to BBC6Music Stuart Braithwaite said, “We’ve earmarked all of next year for doing it". Read more >>

A video of Amy Winehouse freestyle rapping has appeared online. The film, entitled 'Amy Winehouse Out-Raps Kanye West for Zalon LOL!!!!!', has been posted on the video-sharing website YouTube. Read more >>

Ian Brown has spoken about wanting to make music with Cribs guitarist Johnny Marr. The former Stone Roses man, who releases new album 'My Way' this week is hoping to hook up with his old Manchester friend to write music for a TV show. Read more >>

La Roux's Ellie Jackson says claims that the duo sound like Lady GaGa are “really lazy”. The British group's self-titled debut album has frequently been compared to current electro acts like Lady GaGa and Little Boots because of their shared 80s influences. Read more >>

Lil' Wayne makes a special guest appearance on Weezer's new album 'Raditude'. The band's frontman Rivers Cuomo revealed details about the collaboration during an interview with MTV, but failed to name which song the rapper appears on. Read more >>

Paramore are on course to replace Madonna at the top the UK album chart with 'Brand New Eyes'. The US band's new album is 8,000 copies ahead of the singer's greatest hits retrospective and current UK number one, 'Celebration'. Read more >>

This Is It, the documentary about Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback, is on course to become one of the biggest hits in box office history, pre-sale figures show. In the US, the movie accounted for 80% of all online ticketing service transactions after going on sale on Sunday. Read more >>

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder says he has imposed a half an hour time limit on writing lyrics. The singer said his new approach had been inspired by his bandmates, who wrote sections of the band's new album 'Backspacer' without him. Read more >>