Big Stereo — Florence + the machine – “Drumming Song” Florence and the Machine is back with a new single from her Lungs album — sososo happy that “Drumming Song” got a video. Such an intense song… James Ford was a good match for her. And so happy th... more info

Nialler9 — The excellent new Florence and the Machine video. Fiery red hair, milky white legs and a pagan theme. This song was great at the London launch gig recently. Don’t forget you can win Florence’s Chest-special edition of the album worth 200 quid t... more info

Persona Sauna — Florence + The Machine - Drumming SongSorry, but the dancing...really? That is all. more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, London NW1It's that time of year again. Feigning astonishment at the nominations for the annual Mercury Prize is as inevitable as the boom in demand for wellies during festival season. So while last week's strong showing by a pleasingly w... more info

Guardian Music — There are plenty of talented women in music, but the people responsible for signing, developing and promoting them are almost always menThis year looks like an exciting one for female artists in the UK (they were pretty successful last year too, with... more info

Stereogum — Previously named as one of BBC's most likely breakout acts of 2009, UK duo the Big Pink are set to release their full-length debut A Brief History Of Love this September via venerable indie outpost 4AD. The first single from the eleven-song, self-pro... more info

Persona Sauna — Fueled By Ramen has revealed the track listing for "JENNIFER'S BODY: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK".The collection, which hits stores and online August 25th, includes exclusive new tracks from Panic! At The Disco, Cobra Starship, All Time Low, ... more info

Guardian Music — There are no less than five female solo artists on the Mercury music prize shortlist – a record. Does this mark a sea change in pop?When Florence Welch – better known as Florence and the Machine – plays live, she spins around the... more info

JamBase — Mercury Prize Shortlist Revealed The 2009 Mercury Prize Shortlist has been announced. Awarded to the British or Irish artist who succeeds in creating the Record Of The Year, the award comes with £20,000 and a heap of press. The winner wil... more info

Culture Bully — At best, Florence and the Machine is likely to make listeners angry because the concept is so cool—one artist slamming to a bunch of electronic and indie musicians in a fierce bundle of quick paced songs ready for the dance floor or a drive on... more info