ContactMusic — British singer Jamie T has been cleared of grievous bodily harm after a jury ruled he punched a man in self-defence. The Sticks 'N' Stones hitmaker, real name Jamie Treays, admitted hitting Giles Curties, but claimed he was intimidated by the male... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Britpop rabble rousers Oasis are no more, but three-quarters of the band, led by singer Liam Gallagher, will return on March 1 with Different Gear, Still Speeding, the debut album from their new rock outfit Beady Eye.Gallagher and former Oasis guitar... more info

Abeano — Who? Leeds-based five piece and one of the most exciting live bands you’ll see this year. Why? Makers of sweat-scented, scuzzy indie with a punk twist, they’re visceral and thrilling and will leave you in ruins. What more could you po... more info

Abeano — Who? Zoo Kid, aka Archie Marshall, is a teenage Londoner. His songs so far – Spring’s ‘Baby Blue’, ‘Ocean Bed’ plus most recent single ‘Out Getting Ribs’, – have ranged from reverbed oldies (think Spectrals) to fresh takes... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Whether you're at Reading, Leeds or Notting Hill this weekend it's looking like you're facing a wet one. So with that in mind, something tropical from South Londoners Rum Shebeen. Given this track, 'Tropical', and enough Captain Morgan's - plus a fai... more info

NME - Festivals — V Festival 2010 - Photo Gallery So what was your V Festival highlight? Kings Of Leon, with their string of new songs from 'Come Around Sundown'? Jamie T doing one of his last gigs before hitting the studio for album three? The Prodigy exhorting t... more info

NME — Singer-songwriter plays one of his last live shows before hitting the studio more info

NME — Singer songwriter gets into the festival spirit at Staffordshire more info

NME — Kasabian, Prodigy, Florence & The Machine also playing the bash more info

NME — But Londoner wins crowd over by the end of performance more info