Blur's Alex James says indie music is dead but 'spirit of independence' has transferred to food
Bassist and cheese farmer discusses his dual vocations
Blur's Graham Coxon says he has an unreleased solo album 'on hold'
Coxon also says he has begun thinking about new material he describes as "expansive English"
Mike Myers turned down chance to perform with Blur dressed as Austin Powers
Comedy actor was too busy to join band at upcoming gig, Damon Albarn reveals
Blur release 'I Broadcast' video with fan footage from around the world – watch
Song is lifted from comeback album 'The Magic Whip'
Blur's Alex James plays Oasis' 'Wonderwall' during DJ set with Jamie Oliver - watch
The pair joined forces at their Big Feastival event over the weekend
Blur's Graham Coxon calls Kanye West 'a fucking idiot'
'The lyrics just seem to be idiotic,' Britpop guitarist says in new interview
Blur say they 'used to take it in turns to punch each other'
Alex James claims that Damon Albarn once broke his nose
Blur claim festivals wouldn't book them if they didnt play 'Song 2'
Drummer Dave Rowntree also says band's drum tech decides on their setlists
Alex James claims Ken Dodd inspired Blur bandmate Damon Albarn's recent five-hour festival gig
British comedian is famed for marathon gigs
Blur reveal free new track 'Y'All Doomed' as own brand ice cream hits supermarkets
The product is described as 'a dairy vanilla custard ice cream rippled with raspberry sauce'