Core News — “This morning it was announced James Blake came second in the BBC’s Sound of 2011 list. He came in to tell Annie how he’s made the journey from producing music in his bedroom to becoming a mainstream artist. Joe and Dan from Nero were also in a... more info

Guardian Music — This Seattle band sound positively jaunty. We know nothing jaunty has ever been good, but somehow this isHometown: Seattle.The lineup: Jordan Koplowitz (music), Reed Juenger (production), vocalist Tom Eddy (vocals), Mark Hunter (bass) and Jarred Katz... more info

Guardian Music — Twenty-two-year-old singer-songwriter from Essex voted this year's most promising artist by music industry tastemakersPop act Jessie J has topped the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll for new talent. On a shortlist including James Blake, the Vaccines and Clar... more info

Abeano — Two Remixes No idea why the Fader think it’s weird that Tinie is huge in America (seriously guys, he’s got so many clothes he keeps some at his aunty’s house) but they posted his remix of Willow Smith’s ‘Whip My Hair’ all the sam... more info

NME — Singer beats The Vaccines, James Blake and Jamie Woon to top poll more info

melophobe — Adele - Rolling in the Deep (Jamie XX Remix) by dynmk There’s been a lot of updates on the Jamie xx front today. Well, really only three, but that constitutes for a lot when you start seeing that name over and over in the news. For starters, Jami... more info

Abeano — Last night Rinse FM and 1Extra stalwart Benji B celebrated his move over to the big boys at Radio 1 by inviting man of the moment Jamie XX into the mix. Featuring Zomby, Woon, James Blake (and himself, of course) it’s yet another sign that lat... more info

BBC 6 Music — Dubstep producer lands the second spot in BBC sound of 2011 poll more info

Core News — “Gilles is back for the first show of 2011 and as part of the specialist takeover here on BBC Radio 1, we’re on at the earlier time of 10pm, for one week only! Expect new music along the way from James Blake, Jamie Woon, SBTRKT, Mala, Dorian Conc... more info

Abeano — Abeano Guest Post: Say hi to Jimmy Asquith. Jimmy loves everything from James Blake to Star Slinger to FlyLo, Young Montana to J Dilla, Pariah to Jai Paul. Kicking off 2011 with buzz is Ghostpoet, whose video for his debut single ‘Cash and ... more info