Stereogum — The big non-news coming from TV On The Radio is that they are taking a break. For a year, which sounds like a pretty reasonable/standard downcycle between albums and extensive touring, but we are living in a TVOTR blog-world where everything the b... more info

Guardian Music — Elbow's Guy Garvey sounds suitably unhinged on this new Massive Attack trackFeaturing Elbow's Guy Garvey, Bulletproof Love is taken from forthcoming Massive Attack EP Splitting the Atom, out next month. Stripped back and with Garvey sounding far more... more info

NME — Last year's winners pick their favourite track from this year's nominees more info

Guardian Music — This week's show is a bit of a bumper one, as we embark on a Mercury prize special. We start by picking things up where last year's awards ended, with Elbow scooping the coveted gong for their fourth album, The Seldom Seen Kid. Singer Guy Garvey tell... more info

Starpulse — There are few greater experiences than being surprised. And surprised I was when I attended my first Elbow concert. Actually, stunned is the word.[...] Read more! more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Q The Anthems features the ultimate tracks from the biggest bands. It may not be their most current hit, or indeed the highest charting hit, but it's the track the fans want to hear as the set-closer.The album brings together all that is great about ... more info

The Quietus — Bassist hints at long wait more info

Stereogum — Moody broody UK trip-hop icons Massive Attack are on their way back with a four-song EP this October, featuring some highly promising vocal cameos including turns from TVOTR's Tunde Adibempe, Elbow dude Guy Garvey, and Martina Topley Bird. It's ca... more info

AngryApe — Featuring members of Elbow, TV On The Radio more info

NME — First new material from band in three years coming in October more info