ContactMusic — A little-known British rock band has stunned the music industry by gaining two prestigious Ivor Novello award nominations before even scoring a hit record. Everything Everything, who are based in Manchester, north England, formed in 2007 and... more info

ContactMusic — Kylie Minogue, Tinie Tempah and Plan B are all up for Ivor Novello awards. Plan B and Everything Everything lead nominations with two each, and will square off in the songwriting awards' Best Album category. Plan B's 'She Said' is... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Plan B and Manchester rockers Everything Everything lead the nominations for this year's Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting.Plan B, real name Ben Drew, has collected two nominations, including his... more info

NME — Bombay Bicycle Club, Villagers, Tine Tempah also nominated more info

The Independent — A single which peaked at 121 in the charts has been nominated for a top songwriting award. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - The XX and Villagers are also up for the songwriting awards.... more info

Altsounds — This year's festival line-up is almost complete, and today's additions, like José González and Richie Hawtin are definitely something to look forward to. A few of last year's projects will also be continued this year: the Melt! Hotel Train ... more info

Altsounds — On 14th - 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival. With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offe... more info

Guardian Music — Zach Condon's ever-eclectic Gypsy, Balkans and world music "orkestar" Beirut return (2-16 Sep, tour begins End Of The Road Festival, Dorset) ...Don the pork-pie hats and get skanking at the London International Ska Festival (21-24 Apr, Clapham Grand,... more info

Abeano — This liverpuddlian band made quite an impression on us with the overcast art rock of Every Night I Dress Up As You in March. Seemingly coming from nowhere, but with a slick look and sharp tracks to match, we wanted to hear more. Three cheers... more info