Stereogum — Over the past week or so, we’ve heard a bunch of new stuff from Chance The Rapper: The new song “Home Studio (Back Up In This Bitch),” the original version of his James Blake collab “Life Round Here,” his verse on SZA’s “Childs Play.”... more info

Core News — “James Blake is back to continue tonight’s #R1Residency action for the next two hours! Coming up he’s got an VERY EXCITING new track from DJ Badger …amongst other musical delights. James Blake with an eclectic leftfield soundscape for your Th... more info

NME — Original demo track for 'Life Around Here' appears online more info

Stereogum — Last fall, London’s moody post-dubstep pop wunderkind James Blake and Chicago’s kinetic post-everything rap wunderkind Chance The Rapper teamed up for a remix of Blake’s “Life Round Here,” and it was one of the best pieces of music to emerg... more info

Core News — “Steve Lamacq and Mary Anne Hobbs present live music from the 6 Music Festival in Manchester. Kiran Leonard joins them fresh from opening Room 2 on day 2, Mary Anne has an Epiphany from James Blake and Steve is in conversation with The National, re... more info

NME — James Blake, Wild Beasts and Bombay Bicycle Club also play final day (March 1) of Manchester festival more info

NME — He will join previously announced bill-toppers Neutral Milk Hotel more info

Core News — Tracklist a bit lacking… “DJ and King of all things ‘Festival’ Rob Da Bank takes to the 6 Mix decks ahead of the inaugural 6 Music Festival next weekend in Manchester. Rob delves in to his record bag and delivers an eclectic selection includi... more info

Core News — “James Blake with an eclectic leftfield soundscape for Thursday night.” Check out other BBC Radio 1′s Residency shows in my archive and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. James Blake – BBC Radio 1′s Residency 2014-02-21 ... more info

Stereogum — Over the past year or so, James Blake has threatened to take over the Coldplay Memorial Spot as every rapper’s favorite non-rap artist. In an interview last year, Kanye West referred to Blake as “Kanye’s favorite artist” (he used the third pe... more info