Stopcryingyourheartout.com — We want to know your ultimate Manc anthem... Tell us!As you know, March 2011 marks the fifth birthday of Xfm Manchester. To mark this auspicious occasion, we want to name Xfm's Greatest Manchester Song Of All Time. That tune that sums up all the tale... more info

Cross Rhythms — One Sonic Society frontman Jason Ingram nominated for 11 Doves more info

Guardian Music — Good production values on online sessions can make all the differenceAccording to circulation figures released last week, free music monthly the Fly is now the UK's biggest music magazine, with more than 100,000 readers. If the magazine isn't availab... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Do Without (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Where is the Love? (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BNLX - When Doves Cry (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Sweet Bulbs - Kissing Clouds (MP3) Mitch Easter A lot of cool shows this week/weekend,... more info

Guardian Music — This genre-busting artist is like Tom Petty filtered through the warped imagination of Genesis P-OrridgeHometown: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.The lineup: Kurt Vile (vocals, guitar).The background: Nice to end the week on a high. There are good New Bands ... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers DOVES have scrapped their upcoming tour of Australia for unknown reasons.The group was due to hit the road for a string of dates next month (Feb11). A statement from the band reads, "We regret to announce that due to circumstances bey... more info

Altsounds — With the release of the critically heralded second album 'Beneath This Burning Shoreline', a sold-out headline tour, key festival appearances and support slots with Doves and The Coral, 2010 has been a good year for Cherry Ghost. It is therefore with... more info

Altsounds — *CAMERAS* have just been confirmed to perform at Australia's biggest festival The Big Day Out in January 2011 alongside acts such as alongside acts such as Iggy Pop, The Black Keys, Deftones, Primal Scream, Grinderman, LCD Soundsystem + Wolfmothe... more info

Guardian Music — Koko, LondonDressed in a plaid shirt, lank hair flopping over his face, David Longstreth could be the frontman for a Nirvana tribute band. It's a jarring image, because Dirty Projectors' art-rock is the antithesis of grunge, its textures sinuous and ... more info

Guardian Music — 6 December: From Lil Wayne to African shangaan electro, the Count & Sinden provide you with a festive playlistThe Count & Sinden are next up on our 24 Plays of Christmas feature, one of several Domino and Warp acts to bring you a festive list of song... more info