Guardian Music — Raised on hardcore punk, this Justin Vernon lookalike has retreated into haunting, atmospheric acoustic territoryHometown: Dublin.The lineup: James Vincent McMorrow (voice, guitar).The background: If you're in the mood for wintry wistfulness, James V... more info

Altsounds — The BRITs can reveal that Jessie J is the winner of this year's prestigious Critics' Choice Award, with James Blake in second place and The Vaccines in third. As the winner, Jessie J will perform at The BRITs Nominations Launch event on Thursday 13... more info

Guardian Music — Part of a plan to bring arty affectation back to the charts, this synth duo's ethereal 'night pop' drifts between eras and genresHometown: South London.The lineup: Catherine Pockson (vocals) and Bob Matthews (keyboards).The background: Alpines are on... more info

NME — Singer wins ahead of James Blake and The Vaccines more info

Gigwise — Singer beats of The Vaccines and James Blake... more info

melophobe — Rob da Bank over at BBC Radio 1 had a hell of a 2-hour show on Saturday. I don’t think I stopped moving the entire time, and my ass actually started to tingle from chair dancing. Not only did he kick it off with some amazing house songs, he feature... more info

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Guardian Music — The Enterprise, London NW3James Blake is folded awkwardly over a couple of keyboards in the upstairs room of a pub, eyes squeezed shut, lips pressed against the microphone, his feet negotiating a tangle of effects pedals. He sings most of a song call... more info

From Mato, From London — Esben & The Witch Brighton (UK) Pesadillas de pop gótico. Indie rock atmosférico y oscuro para oír en casas encantadas, cavernas húmedas y bosques solitarios. Te gustarán si te gustan Bjork, Portishead, Siouxsie & the Banshees y Bat For Lashes m... more info

Core News — “Radio 1′s leftfield show, an eclectic two-hour mix of music from the UK and beyond. This week Rob has the brilliant electronic producer Gold Panda in session from our Maida Vale studios and dubstep man of the moment, James Blake pops into the st... more info