Guardian Music — If this pair win the Mercury prize, we can thank Sex and the City. Jude Rogers meets Jon Hopkins and King CreosotePop is full of odd couples, but this year's Mercury prize shortlist contains a particularly compelling one. Jon Hopkins, 31, is baby-f... more info

Stereogum — Willie Nelson covers Coldplay for a Chipotle ad — why not, I guess? But “The Scientist” does sounds pretty good in Nelson’s signature twang so I’ll take it. The ad itself, well, that’s another story. I feel weird. “The Scientist” is a... more info

Guardian Music — This Reading band have a devout following at Radio 1, and their mourn-rock looks set to gain wider praiseHometown: Reading.The lineup: Tim Alexander (vocals, keyboards), James Johnson (guitar), Jordan Fish (bass, programming), Tom Mayo (drums).The ba... more info

USA Today Music — Among the week's intriguing tracks are Coldplay's rockin' and roarin' 'Charlie Brown,' St. Vincent's 'Surgeon,' Birdy's 'Skinny Love.' more info

USA Today Music — How hot is Coldplay? Does Metallica still have market mettle? Will Lil Wayne again rack up big numbers? more info

Guardian Music — Google knows how vital music is for the web – thus the latest round of tweaks to its servicesAccording to a new report, Google's video service, YouTube, attracted 3bn viewing sessions in July in the US alone. Given the report also claims 40% of ... more info

Gigwise — He slams both band's political opinions... more info

BBC 6 Music — He calls their Glasto headline slot the 'gig of their lives' more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher is reported to be among the acts who are lined up to perform at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London. Noel Gallagher told Sky Sports that he's been invited to the opening ceremony. When questioned if he had been given the offer t... more info

Altsounds — Coldplay have announced the date of release for their new album. The 24th of October will see the release of their fifth studio album,'Mylo Xyloto'. The band need no preambling introduction, having toured the world several times over and achieved mu... more info