Blur mainman Damon Albarn and Portishead singer Beth Gibbons have collaborated with rapper JJ Doom on a new track for his forthcoming album 'Key To The Kuffs'.

Blur's Graham Coxon has hit out at TV talent shows such as The X Factor and The Voice by labelling them as "disgraceful". Speaking to the Independent, the guitarist said that he disapproved of the idea that aspiring artists could achieve immediate success in the music industry and claimed that he believed in "doing things right".

Graham Coxon’s new album A+E is reviewed in the latest Uncut (May 2012, Take 180), out now – so we thought we’d revisit the last time the guitarist featured in our pages. In 2009, John Robinson met the guitarist at his Camden home to find out about his folk-infused solo album The Spinning Top, and hear all about the little matter of his old band’s reunion… Picture: Essy Syad

Graham Coxon has hinted that Blur could play new material at their Hyde Park show later this year.

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has revealed that he almost recorded an album with David Bowie and The Kinks' mainman Ray Davies. The singer, who is currently preparing for the release of the studio album version of his opera Doctor Dee, revealed that for precisely 24 hours he was set to make a record with the Thin White Duke and The Kinks man.

Blur and Gorillaz mainman Damon Albarn has unveiled a trailer for the studio album of material composed for his Dr Dee opera.

Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has spoken about his latest solo album 'A+E' and has said he believes the recording of the album has opened him up to a whole new style of music.

Bobby Womack's brand new album, 'The Bravest Man In The Universe', is set for release on June 11.

Damon Albarn will release a studio album of material composed for his Dr Dee opera on May 7.

Blur will play a brand new song during their headlining slot at the Olympic Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in London later this year - but will not be recording a new album, bassist Alex James has confirmed.