Guardian Music — The man music journalists love to hate helped One Direction break US chart history. He's not just any old megabastard"Promise not to be offended," said the Guardian. "But would you write us a piece in defence of Simon Cowell?"Offended? I'm THRILLED. ... more info

Guardian Music — This week's reader's selection has a laid-back feel, and introduces some of the latest folk and country musicEach week we invite a reader to share a playlist they've been listening to recently. This week it's the turn of Steve Jones, AKA singer-songw... more info

From Mato, From London — Ben Howard Devon (UK) Acústica folk, preciosas acrobacias de guitarra y una voz a la que se le oye el terciopelo y la dulzura. Como escuchar a Nick Drake por primera vez. Te gustará si te gustan Todo lo que hay en el medio entre Mumford and Sons y Bo... more info

Guardian Music — Little Mix's Cannonball tops chart but first-week sales are lowest of X Factor's top acts since Steve BrooksteinThe X Factor winners Little Mix have topped the chart with Cannonball, but the single's first-week sales were the lowest of any of the ITV... more info

Guardian Music — They may both be all-female groups, brought together for reality TV shows. But that's where the similarity ends. Which will win the battle to be the top of the charts?Now that The X Factor is over, the race to become this year's Christmas No 1 is on.... more info

411 Mania — They perform songs by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, as well as Damien Rice on the show.... more info

Guardian Music — The former X Factor contestant is back following a split with her label. And her new song glides like a glitter-covered featherOf all the X Factor contestants in recent years, Diana Vickers had it particularly tough. Not only was she ousted in the 20... more info

Perez Hilton — There has been soooo much good music from new artists this year, but the album we have been listening to the most from an emerging musician is Ed Sheeran's! At just 20 years old, this British singer/songwriter is wise beyond his years! Sheeran remind... more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘X-Factor’ winner set to cover Damien Rice’s ‘Cannonball’? One Direction filmed their third music video for single “One Thing”! ‘X-Factor’ winner set to cover Damien Rice’s ‘Cannonbal... more info

Gigwise — Winner's single to be released at Christmas... more info