MTV.co.uk News — Music legend Prince will play the finale of The X Factor this year, according to reports.   The When Doves Cry star recently announced US tour dates, but looks set to put them on hold for Simon... more info

Guardian Music — Some music sites really can't even give it away, but not so the still-great Daytrotter, says Chris SalmonSuch is the mind-boggling amount of free music available online these days, plenty of websites have reached the point where they struggle to give... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Jessica Amaya DOWNLOAD: Ravens & Chimes - Division St (MP3) Diamond Doves It should be no surprise that Elvis Perkins joined Diamond Doves on stage at their CMJ show at The Rock Shop on Tuesday night. As Dearland,... more info

NME — Wilmslow group rolled out the hits at The Warehouse Project more info

Big Stereo — Young Empires – “White Doves” Here’s a slick new video from Young Empires — and while it reads a bit like a Nike commercial, Young Empires seem to be the masters of melting the visuals with their tunes. Visuals aside, another stellar track ... more info

Guardian Music — Fibbers, YorkBolton's Cherry Ghost are a product of the same north-west drizzle as Elbow, Doves and I Am Kloot. Like their fellow northern souls, they play hard-bitten, anthemic northern melancholy. Cherry Ghost's twangy epics, however, have a slight... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — AA Bondy at FYFest (more by Chris Juarez) AA Bondy kicks of a string of dates today, 10/5, in Woodstock, NY before heading to Bowery Ballroom Wednesday (10/6) for a show that now includes openers Dawn Landes and Diamond Doves.... more info

NME — Trio turn to solo projects after touring two albums in 18 months more info

Guardian Music — Purveyors of mournful but majestic indie rock, this five-piece offer an accomplished take on the Coldplay/Keane soundHometown: London.The lineup: Andy Clutterbuck (lead vocals, guitar), James Hatcher (guitar), Jack Allinson (bass, synths, electronics... more info

Idolator — OMG, we’re back again with our weekly video series where we highlight the top songs over the last 50 years that start with a specific letter of the alphabet. We’ve reached the letter “W”—and this week’s list does not include “When Doves... more info