Guardian Music — Continuing our series in which Guardian and Observer writers pick their favourite albums – with a view that you might do the same – Hadley Freeman cherishes Madonna's Like a PrayerFor the record, my nearly favourite album is Discovery by Daft Pun... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — Dusty Digital is a new group that makes mashups of Rap acapellas over electronic beats. Who would have thought. However, you better check this ODB joint out below. If you like that they have 13 more on the soundcloud. Digital breaks & samples of foll... more info

Guardian Music — (100%)The debut album by Monarchy – a mysterious, briefly hyped dance-pop duo – was due to come out this time last year on Mercury. For reasons best known to that label, it never did. But Around the Sun – that same album, with a slightly differ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Marvin Sapp: with Tye Tribbett, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11. DTE Energy Music Theatre, $10-$35. Chris Isaak: 8 p.m. Aug. 11. Meadow Brook Music Festival, $15-$45. Tommy Malone of the Subdudes: 8 p.m. Aug. 11. The Ark, $20, $27. more info

NME - The Daily Download — Here are a few new covers to kick off your day. First up we've got Friendly Fires taking on Lady Gaga, over at the Radio 1 Live Lounge. These guys are known to have a fun time while performing (and to show off a few of their signature dance moves in ... more info

Stereogum — We’ve posted a handful of “Wicked Games” covers over the years — by Grimes, Girl Crisis, Giant Drag, and other bands that don’t begin with G — but Washed Out’s take for Sirius XMU’s Sessions is the most lush, as Ernest Greene replaces... more info

TMZ — Filed under: TLC One of the stars of "Little Chocolatiers" poured her heart out at a Chris Isaak concert last weekend -- filling up on a cold pint of beer -- and we're told, she drank it all down in the FRONT ROW. Certified LC Ka... more info

Guardian Music — The country music legend is quitting live performance before he is too seriously affected by his illnessThe country music legend Glen Campbell has announced he has Alzheimer's and will be retiring from live performance after a farewell tour this autu... more info

Detroit Free Press — Ray LaMontagne & the Parish Dogs: with the Secret Sisters and Brandi Carlisle, 7 p.m. June 6. $30, $45. Buddy Guy: with Quinn Sullivan and Jonny Lang, 7:30 p.m. June 24. $15, $35. "1964 ... The Tribute": 8 p.m. July 8. $10, $20. more info

Totally Fuzzy — This is one excellent album, posted almost anonymously on SoundCloud. I had to google to find even the slightest bit of info. Why are these guys underselling themselves like this? I mean it's nice to see them not boasting and bragging like some do, ... more info