ContactMusic — British singer Nicola Roberts was so nervous her debut solo single would flop, she tested it out on her hip young siblings before approving its release. The Girls Aloud star enlisted M. I. A. 's producer Diplo to give her first track, Beat Of My Drum... more info

Altsounds — New Island Records signing Alex Clare, whose Diplo & Switch produced tracks “Up All Night” and “Too Close” have generated a genuine buzz across radio, press and the blogosphere, has his eagerly awaited debut ... more info

Guardian Music — 'I can't believe it's mine!' says the Girls Aloud star in advance of impressive debut solo album Cinderella's EyesIn the great pop wars of 2003, Matt from Busted called Nicola from Girls Aloud a "rude ginger bitch". She responded by daubing "I am a r... more info

Guardian Music — While Cheryl and Nadine's solo output has been a tad, er, underwhelming, Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts has teamed up with Diplo for one of the year's best pop singlesIn an interview with Observer Music Monthly, Nicola Roberts was asked what her worst ... more info

Impose Magazine — Stranger Day is a North Carolina MC that hooked up with producer EMYD for the majority of of his first official record Barstool Bounce. EMYD is a Philadelphia-based producer known for serving beats to Gucci Mane, Diplo, Lil B and Playboy Tre. EMYD al... more info

Guardian Music — Producer and former boyfriend of Paper Planes singer criticises her political rhetoricDiplo has launched a scathing attack on MIA, accusing the singer and rapper of "glamorising terrorism".The star's former producer, who is also her ex-boyfriend, bla... more info

NME — Producer says outspoken rapper knows little about world issues more info

Gigwise — Says she knows nothing about politics... more info

Pop Justice — "So," someone asked us recently. "Do you think you're going to put Nicola Roberts back in the PJ Almighty?" Well the answer, as it turns out, is yes. Not just once but five times. Numbers one to five: Nicola Roberts, Nicola Roberts, Nicola Roberts, N... more info

Stereogum — Wavves’ Nathan Williams, Pictureplane’s Travis Egedy, HEALTH, Glitch Mob, Tearist, and Diplo are among the musicians you can see in Mishka’s lookbook teaser video. It’s a preview of their summer look, and, by reading this description of the c... more info