Guardian Music — This low-key London artist makes unfashionable tunes that suggest the sweetly sung ballads of a 1976 that punk passed byReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Luke White (vocals, guitar, keyboards).The background: What can we tell... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Artists who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony have reaped the benefits of appearing in front of millions of television viewers, with Emeli Sande, Ed Sheeran, Elbow and Jessie J all selling more albums, chart figures showed. more info

ContactMusic — Stars including The Who Spice Girls Queen and Elbow have seen a spike in sales of their back catalogue after their music was used in the London Olympics closing ceremony A host of music legends were included in the s... more info

The Independent — Elbow look to be among the biggest winners of artists performing at the Olympic closing ceremony with a massive boost in sales. more info

Guardian Music — London 2012 finale used video montage of Bowie classics, and prerecorded slots for other absentees Kate Bush and Rolling StonesDavid Bowie turned down the offer to sign off Sunday night's closing ceremony with a performance of Heroes, one of several ... more info

Guardian Music — The star-studded musical event didn't quite live up to the preceding fortnight - but then, perhaps nothing couldEven as Emeli Sandé kicked off the closing ceremony, rumours circulated about what the show would entail. Some of them seemed redolent of... more info

Guardian Music — Mercury Prize-winners the xx reveal more layers of melancholic pop (10-12 Sep, tour begins O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, W12) …Alt-rock late bloomers Elbow consolidate their epic status with an arena tour (26 Nov to 2 Dec, tour begins Capital FM Arena... more info

Chorus.fm — *Elbow* (http://www.elbow.co.uk) will be heading out on a UK arena tour later this year, check the replies for dates. more info

Guardian Music — What are the most commonly misunderstood song words?When we asked readers about the first songs they remember hearing, imaperv posted the following comment:Don't Look Back In Anger by Oasis. Apparently I thought the first line of Wonderwall's chorus ... more info

DrownedInSound — Latitude is EXACTLY like Avatar (ish) but real (I know you’re thinking, 'Um ok there are no dragon fireflies, no war, and it lasts longer than three hours…' but hear me out). After Elbow headline on Saturday night, I decide to explore every nook ... more info