The Independent — In a week when it has at times seemed to be tearing itself apart with blunders and recriminations, the BBC has came together at last. more info

Guardian Music — He's going to bestride the world like a pop colossus! Kids everywhere will whistle his tunes! No, and no – this is what happens when arty types raise an eyebrow and 'go pop'Reading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Rowdy Superstar ... more info

Consequence of Sound — In celebration of radio's 90th anniversary. more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Damon Albarn has created a unique 'audio collage' of music, voices and strange sounds to be broadcast simultaneously on every Bbc radio... more info

KEXP Seattle — Ghostigital is the project of former Sugarcubes member and current Reykjavik city councilman Einar Örn and NYC-based Icelandic producer Curver. This genre-bending twisting dance music has previously featured a cast of all-star contributors, like Dav... more info

Guardian Music — Islamist militants are banning music in northern Mali, a chilling proposition for a country where music is akin to mineral wealthThe pickup halted in Kidal, the far-flung Malian desert town that is home to members of the Grammy award-winning band Tin... more info

Guardian Music — Scottish songwriter picks up best solo act, with Pulp, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers also among the winnersThe old guard of rock were celebrated at this year's Q awards, with prizes for Pulp, Blur, the Manic Street Preachers, the recently refor... more info

Guardian Music — (Kora)The disappearance of Beck Hansen must look, on the face of it, a typical case of the trendsetter who lost his cultural capital. Beck was the quintessential postmodern 90s pop star, who transitioned nicely into the noughties with more confession... more info

Topix — Soul singer Bobby was in hospital ill with pneumonia and colon cancer when he was approached by Damon to appear on the third Gorillaz album 'Plastic Beach', and he says the move helped him pull through. more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn saved Bobby Womack's life. Soul singer Bobby was in hospital ill with pneumonia and colon cancer when he was approached by Damon to... more info