Guardian Music — Hailed as the first lady of funky house and the last word in dubstep, Katy B is on the verge of great things. She tells us about chart success, her love affair with the underground, and why there are more exciting things out there than Damon AlbarnYo... more info

Guardian Music — (Bigger Picture)Until now, Kano's major musical contribution of 2010 was his guest appearance on Gorillaz' White Flag. Like Damon Albarn – who produces a track here – the Newham rapper knows how to build a coalition of the musically willing and e... more info

The Mirror — This year's African Music Awards is going to be scorching, thanks to Brit rapper Scorcher. He's hoping showbiz pals Damon Albarn and Snoop Dogg will appear alongside Akon and Tinchy Stryder at Wembley Arena on October 15. more info

KEXP Seattle — Every Saturday morning at 9am I wake up and start researching music for that day’s show.  There’s always a list of brand new stuff sent out the night before from the programming team. But before getting to that I start with looking for great old... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonAs their triumphal end-of-tour show draws to an end, Bonnie "Prince" Billy – the profane, witty, riveting enigma also known as Will Oldham – is on his knees, serenading Trembling Bells's Lavinia Blackwall, an angel-v... more info

NME — Listen to Damon Albarn and co's gig in full more info

VH1 News — Gorillaz's Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett talked about their forthcoming North American tour, which launches October 3 in Montreal. more info

MTV.com News — Tour launches October 3 in Montreal.By James Montgomery Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett Photo: MTV News Back in April, Gorillaz masterminds Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett swore they'd be bringing the band back the U.S. for a full tour, "if t... more info

NME — Damon Albarn and co will embark on a 19-date gig-run on October 3 more info

Guardian Music — The biggest western act to play Damascus, Damon Albarn's band avoid Glastonbury mistakes for a rapturous welcomeFrom the moment Snoop Dogg's face appeared on two giant television screens at the back of the stage, set against the walls of the historic... more info