The week in music

It’s been a pretty normal week in Britain. England are out the World Cup, we’ve got rain due for Glastonbury and Wimbledon, and people are taking selfies with the Queen. But what about in the world of music? Has that been nearly as exciting? To help you find out I’ve picked my favourite tracks and news stories, and had a look at who’s had a good, or not-so-good, week.

Reading and Leeds: Jimmy Eat World, Gogol Bordello to headline Lock Up

Reading and Leeds Lock Up stage will be headlined by Jimmy Eat World and gypsy-punk outfit Gogol Bordello.

Reading and Leeds announcement set for tomorrow

At least 50 new bands will be added to the lineup for this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals tomorrow (April 23). 

Reading and Leeds unveil headliners

Queens of the Stone Age and Paramore have been confirmed to co-headline this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals. 

Reading and Leeds announce more acts

Ben Pearce, Bondax, Flume, Boys Noize and Andy C have all been confirmed for this year’s Reading and Leeds festivals.

V announce first acts

Justin Timberlake and The Killers set to headline the re-launched festival.

Reading and Leeds drop second headliner

Arctic Monkeys are the second headliner announced for Reading and Leeds 2014.

Wireless scores an American hat-trick

US stars Kanye West, Drake and Bruno Mars have been confirmed to headline this year’s Wireless festival.

Outkast set to headline Bestival

Reformed hip-hop duo Outkast have been unveiled as the first headliners for this year’s Bestival on the Isle Of Wight.

Arcade Fire to headline Glastonbury

Canadian band finally get their break at Worthy Farm.