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

Guardian Music — The Cluny, NewcastleLondoner Alex Clare illustrates the uphill battle facing a new artist. With the ink drying on his Island Records contract and the media buzz ringing in his ears, the 25-year-old has arrived in one of the UK's largest cities to fi... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jackson Shaquille O'Neal got on the mic last night at a nightclub in Las Vegas so he could sing along to a few Michael Jackson songs -- and if he was hoping to honor the late King of Pop... more info

Guardian Music — Retro guitar heroes rocking a tuneful Verve vibe, Born Blonde have arrived 15 years too late for Britpop. Not that it'll stop themHometown: London.The lineup: Joshua Lloyd-Watson (bass), Tom McFarland (keyboards, guitar, vocals), George Day (drums), ... more info

Guardian Music — The veteran DJ talks us through some tracks to add joy and sparkle to Prince William's nuptials – and you can try them at home or in the street tooNorman Jay has never been to a royal wedding street party. "But I did go to one for the Jubilee cele... more info

Altsounds — A bustling port on the north-east coast of Queensland, home to what seems like half the Australian army, Townville hardly seems like the most fertile ground for a slice of luminous musical beauty. But it's where the seven-strong collective known a... more info

Guardian Music — To promote the Manchester Aid to Kosovo charity album, Badly Drawn Boy performs this elegiac acoustic trackToday, Manchester Aid to Kosovo releases its new charity album, Ten. Released to mark 10 years of Manchester artists raising money and awarenes... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Our pals Young Empires performed a session for the always wonderful Daytrotter. They performed the (already) familiar tracks “White Doves” & “Glory Of The Night” along with two new tracks: “Enter Through The Sun” & “Let You Sleep Tonigh... more info