Guardian Music — Choral singing's profile has never been higher, thanks to Glee. But if there's fun to be had in choirs, there's money, too, writes Caroline Sullivan'Let's see you smile!" says the woman at the head of the room. Surveying the faces in front of her, sh... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — The actor and zombie expert dissects the blood splatters, sex manuals and musical poetry that made him the über nerd he is today My first album ‘I Feel For You’ by Chaka Khan “When I started to be a teenage music aficionado I bought Chaka Kha... more info

Mjsbigblog — This week, the X Factor UK is down to 12 contestants. The theme is Guilty Pleasures! Check out the spoilers for this week HERE. The show starts at 2:45 ET Watch the Live Stream and read along with my Live blog, after the jump. Live... more info

All About Jazz — I hope I can space out my music better this week than last. I did a triple header Thursday night. I need a break. But of course there are always competing gigs! The Artists Quarter continues its recent spate of national artists with Philadelphia-bas... more info

Guardian Music — John Legend and the Roots' album of 60s and 70s protest songs is no mere history lesson – it's an open letter to a divided America, they tell Angus BateyAhmir "?uestlove" Thompson (pronounced with a "q"), leader of hip-hop band the Roots, is standi... more info

Guardian Music — Rock City, NottinghamClare Maguire takes to the stage wearing a red dress made entirely of fringe – an outfit that says "cathouse lampshade" perhaps more than it does "breakout success of 2011". And yet Maguire is a singer whose fortunes in the com... more info

Guardian Music — Last week's song choices were written in the stars, but now it's time to dig deep and root out those little lettuce gemsHello pop people, I'm glad you could make it. Well, actually I knew you would be here, because it was written in the stars. Years ... more info

Guardian Music — Is fate taking a hand or is it all just Que Sera Sera? The luck v destiny debate in songWho, exactly, is in control here? Who has their hands on the levers? Is there a being – or a force – unseen that drives us onwards, be it upwards or downwards... more info

MTV.com News — 'Each piece of the performance tonight is slowly falling into place,' 'Ye tweets before Sunday night's show.By Shaheem Reid Kanye West Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images It's several hours to showtime, but hundreds of people are already in pla... more info

All About Jazz — City and corporate leaders announced the inaugural Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, featuring some of the biggest names in local, national and international jazz. The festival will be held August 14-15 at the 100-acre Maymont park and museum in Ric... more info