The Hip Hop Chronicle — Another leak from Fred The Godson’s Gangster Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama. The mixtape will be released November 14th and is hosted by DJ Drama. more info

Dlisted — Just a few days after Michael Jackson's death, Detective La Toya slipped on her monocle, crept through shadows and vowed to catch and bring to justice the murderer who killed her precious brother! Cut to today, a jury just found Dr. Conrad Murra... more info

Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonThe lot of a soul man has never been easy. All those women to woo, all that hurt to channel, and so many hats to choose from. The lot of 26-year-old Alex Clare – a thoroughly modern soul man with Titian hair tucked under a flat cap – ... more info

NME — Plus singer says his band will return one day more info

Guardian Music — Doves singer Jimi Goodwin working on 'mad mixtape' featuring Elbow's Guy Garvey, plus soundtrack for film about birdsDoves' Jimi Goodwin has revealed plans for a solo album, including a team-up with Elbow's Guy Garvey. As the Manchester band continue... more info

BBC 6 Music — Jimi Goodwin on his eclectic record more info

Guardian Music — Guardian and Observer writers are picking their favourite albums – with a view that you might do the same. Here, Chris Salmon floats away with the music of DovesPicking just one favourite album is, for me, a bit like trying to choose a favourite fi... more info

Altsounds — Charlie Simpson releases his debut solo album 'Young Pilgrim', on August 15th. After spending 6 months of last year holed up writing in his London studio, Charlie joined forces with acclaimed producer Danton Supple (Coldplay, Doves, Morrissey) to b... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — There’s no missing the artistic ambition underlying Vanessa Carlton’s latest, “Rabbits on the Run,” recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in England under the supervision of producer Pete Osborne, known for his work with the likes ... more info

Cross Rhythms — The Dove Awards to be held for second year in Atlanta more info