Guardian Music — The Mercury Prize shortlist reveals British music's strength in depth. But as the iPod generation roam across genres in search of new sounds, are they missing out on some vital spark of youth?Of all the major cultural awards handed out each year, it ... more info

Altsounds — LA based producer Jason Drake, aka Cassettes Won't Listen, shall release new album EVINSPACEY on August 15th, but the project has not been without its problems. Initially titled KEVINSPACEY, Drake was served with a cease and desist order from t... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kris Allen has a new appearance, he'll open for Lifehouse at the Palace Theater in Auburn Hills, MI on August 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale on Saturday July 23 at 10 am. More information HERE. Listen to Season 5 Idol alum Paris Bennett cover D... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — A dope blend from Emynd. Drake, Wayne, Ross, Khlaled’s I’m on One with the vocals from Ghost Town DJ’s My Boo. Banger. I’m On One vs My Boo (Emynd Blend) by Emynd more info

VH1 Blog — Jeff Bhasker has worked with a slew of talented artists, penning and producing songs for Drake’s Thank Me Later, Alicia Keys’ The Element of Freedom, Jay-z’s Blueprint III, and Kanye’s 808s and Heartbreaks and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantas... more info

ContactMusic — Justin Bieber has hired a slew of stars to collaborate on his new album, including Chris Brown and hip-hop heavyweights Kanye West and Drake. The teenage pop star is currently working on the follow-up to his hugely successful 2010 record My World 2. ... more info

Guardian Music — Harrogate theatre"The biggest array of talent since Woodstock, but in one person" is how the Harrogate international festival fringe announcer introduces Gruff Rhys. High praise somewhat at odds with the bearded, jacketed figure who shuffles on looki... more info

Gigwise — Neil Burger reveals plans for an original Drake tale... more info

Impose Magazine — Shlomo dropped a remix of Burial's "Shell of Light" last week and it's mopped up a smooth 21.5k hits as of nowish, so no guessing what slathering down Drake's drunk/horny anti-love ballad will net. Drake has still had sex four times this ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Canadian rapper Drake has cancelled a concert in Florida this weekend to mourn the loss of an uncle. more info