Guardian Music — Fifty-two-year-old musician's odds slashed from 20/1 to 1/10 after 'huge surge' of bets placed in his favourPaul Weller is now the favourite to win the Mercury prize after bookmakers William Hill said the singer was at the centre of the "biggest turn... more info

Guardian Music — This week's show looks ahead to the Mercury prize, to be dished out to one of 12 nominees next Tuesday (7 September). Alexis Petridis is joined by Rosie Swash, Alex Needham and Michael Hann to discuss albums by Dizzee Rascal, Paul Weller, Foals, Cori... more info

Altsounds — Breakthrough UK band biffy clyro will embark on their first US headlining tour, kicking off in Allston, MA on September 13. Their latest album, Only Revolutions, has been nominatedfor the 2010 Mercury Prize. Prior shortlist nominees for the pres... more info

NME — Marcus Mumford and co treat fans to new song during set more info

NME — Plus Biffy Clyro, Lostprophets, Mumford & Sons set for event more info

Guardian Music — Axl Rose's band arrived late and turned in a dire performance. Thankfully, QOTSA, Biffy Clyro and Egyptian Hip Hop were here to rescue the first day of ReadingRock day at Reading will always be Rock Day at Reading. And since this is day one and it's ... more info

NME — Band surprise festival with shock hairdo more info

Gigwise — As they play main stage... more info

NME — Plus Biffy Clyro, Lostprophets, Mumford And Sons set for event more info

BBC 6 Music — The nominated group talk us through their 5th album more info