Guardian Music — Dizzee Rascal, the xx and Corinne Bailey Rae among the 12 nominees for this year's Mercury prizeDizzee Rascal and the xx will fight it out as favourites to win this year's Mercury prize. From a decidedly indie list, bookmaker William Hill put Dizzee'... more info

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Guardian Music — Victoria Park, LondonIn the seven years since Groove Armada founded Lovebox as a one-day event to promote their album of the same name, it has become a serious player on the UK festival circuit. This year it added a third day, with 50,000 people enjo... more info

Guardian Music — This Brit School graduate is to dubstep what Tracy Thorn was to trip-hop – the go-to girl for those wanting classy female inputHometown: London.The lineup: Katie Brien (songs, vocals).The background: We mentioned Katy B a week or so ago when we wro... more info

Guardian Music — Highlights from Lovebox festival, which featured Dizzee Rascal, Roxy Music and Hot Chip more info

NME — Singer-songwriter also reveals how Dizzee Rascal robbed his dressing room more info

NME — Foals, Ellie Goulding, Dizzee Rascal also help round off Spanish event more info

The Telegraph — Dizzee Rascal entertained a hipper East End with crowd-pleasing showmanship. Rating: * * * more info

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Guardian Music — Kitty Empire picks the albums she thinks should make the shortlistHow slowly a year passes. It seems like only, ooh, 12 months ago that rapper Speech Debelle was first spotted on the 2009 Mercury prize shortlist. She went on to clinch the prize last ... more info