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In the news Johnny Marr quashes talk of Smiths reunion, saying: 'I got things to do' Nicki Minaj doesn't want children singing along to her explicit lyrics Can you feel it? It's a new Jacksons album – their first since 1989 George Michael thanks fans with new song White Light Beach Boys announce 'brand new' album Sinéad O'Connor cancels tour owing to bipolar disorder On the blog Nina Persson: knitting the Cardigans back together Take five: John Fordham's month in jazz Readers' panel: The Beach Boys Discuss: What's the world's best city for music? Who gave the best performance on Later … with Jools Holland? Garage, dubstep and thundering bass in this week's reader's playlist Things to watch and listen to Music Weekly podcast Marina and the Diamonds – Electra Heart: Exclusive album preview Poliça – Give You the Ghost: exclusive album stream Damon Albarn – Dr Dee: exclusive album stream New music: Aiden Grimshaw – Is This Love Old music: The Fall – Bingo Master's Breakout Gaz Coombes: Hot Fruit live session – video Further reading Once a goth, always a goth Remembering Levon Helm – a classic interview with the Band The five myths about contemporary classical music 30 minutes with Robert Glasper Win one of 10 pairs of tickets to the Great Escape Taking place at 30 venues throughout Brighton from 10 to 12 May, the Great Escape is traditionally seen as a showcase for new bands and a scene-setter for the rest of the summer. For the first time, the Guardian will be staging three New Band of the Day gigs, curated with the assistance of Paul Lester, who writes the daily column. See here for information on how to win a pair of tickets for the festival. Follow us Follow @guardianmusic on Twitter And like us on Facebook