Guardian Music — Whether it was intended that way or not, Michael Kiwanuka's debut ticks a lot of the boxes required for pop success in 2012If such a thing as a racing certainty still exists in these turbulent times for rock and pop, then Michael Kiwanuka's debut alb... more info

ContactMusic — Surfer-turned-singersongwriter Jack Johnson is releasing a special album to raise money for an environmental charity in Hawaii The All At Once singers live performances from a recent benefit concert are being sold and all proceeds will go to the Koku... more info

Guardian Music — What is amazing: that there's room for another acoustic troubador setting hearts a-flutter. What's not amazing: that he sings about whether the woman in the car with him needs the looHometown: London.The lineup: Jake Morley (guitar, vocals), plus ban... more info

Guardian Music — The US president wants certain bands to support his campaign – including Jonas Brothers, Arcade Fire and Ricky MartinAccording to a report in a Tennessee newspaper, Barack Obama has sent donors a long wish list of celebrity supporters. Among the 19... more info

From Mato, From London — Ben Howard Devon (UK) Acústica folk, preciosas acrobacias de guitarra y una voz a la que se le oye el terciopelo y la dulzura. Como escuchar a Nick Drake por primera vez. Te gustará si te gustan Todo lo que hay en el medio entre Mumford and Sons y... more info

USA Today Music — Jack Johnson's acoustic track leads a list that also includes Scott Weiland, She & Him and Tony Bennett. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Jack Johnson, Rogue Wave, G Love and the rest of the Brushfire Records family came together for This Warm December - A Brushfire Holiday Volume 2, a new collection of holiday-themed music. Proceeds from the set, which features originals by Johnson, ... more info

USA Today Music — The laid-back singer explores the warm feelings of the holidays on his new album. more info

Here Comes The Flood — Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Young. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. The Brian Wilson led all-star r... more info

Guardian Music — (Island)The success of Jack Johnson and (non-surfing but Cornwall-affiliated) Newton Faulkner has created an inviting niche for beach-bum strummers. Ben Howard, 24, is more earnest and a touch artier than most. His acoustic style recalls Faulkner but... more info