Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy performed two songs in celebration of BBC 6 Music at a gig in London last night (June 1). The concert, at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, was held to mark singer and broadcaster Tom Robinson’s 60th birthday.  Read more 

Chew Lips and Dirty Vegas have been added to this year’s Global Gathering festival line-up. Both acts will perform on the Live Stage alongside Alex Metric, Drums of Death, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool and Scarlet Harlots.  Read more 

The Drums and Chew Lips are among the first wave of bands confirmed for this year's Camden Crawl festival in London. The event, which takes place at venues across Camden on May 1 and 2, will also feature Cornershop.  Read more 

Chew Lips and Dead Confederate have been added to the line up for this year's Great Escape festival in Brighton. Japanese Voyeurs, Think About Life and The Dutchess & The Duke have also joined the bill for the event.  Read more