Guardian Music — The X Factor isn't the only way for aspiring talent to get seen on TV: indie outfit Daytona Lights are joining HollyoaksDespite the internet giving artists the opportunity to get their music heard, one thing has not changed: it's still almost impossi... more info

Altsounds — Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, will perform songs on Later With Jools Holland on Tuesday September 27th and Friday September 30th. The BBC 2 television appearance falls in the middle of his current nationwide UK tour. ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A Beady Eye gig in Abu Dhabi in the aftermath of the Arab Spring (and very much in the middle of the Arab summer)? Andy Buchan finds out if Liam Gallagher and company can take the heat...'I'm playing a tent in the middle of the desert?' asked Liam at... more info

Guardian Music — The extension in copyright law is hailed as a victory for musicians. But while it will surely benefit Cliff, the Beatles et al, it will close doors for a lot of minor starsChampagne corks would have popped in the offices of EMI and Universal on Monda... more info

Guardian Music — Artists including Sir Cliff Richard had argued they would lose royalties, but will now gain protection until at least 2033Thousands of music performers, from little-known session musicians to Sir Cliff Richard, will receive royalties from songs relea... more info

Guardian Music — Let England Shake is the highlight of a career that had already reached some pretty vertiginous artistic peaksIf you were watching at home, you could have been forgiven for missing the Mercury Prize entirely this year. The BBC cut coverage down to ha... more info

Altsounds — Following their highly acclaimed national tour and appearances at Glastonbury and on 'Later with Jools Holland', *Jerry Dammers' Spatial AKA Orchestra* return to play a London date at The Barbican on Friday 18th Nov 2011. The Specials' and 2 Tone f... more info

The Vinyl Villain — I mentioned both R.E.M. and Iggy Pop in the posting about Lloyd Cole and The Commotions yesterday.  So here's something lifted from a b-side:-mp3 : R.E.M. - The PassengerIt's a live rendition from a set performed for a special edition of Later With ... more info

Guardian Music — (Vintage Trouble)LA four-piece Vintage Trouble briefly featured in the top 10 worldwide trending topics on Twitter in April after an incendiary appearance on Later ... With Jools Holland. Singer Ty Taylor gyrated and whooped like a young James Brown,... more info

Stereogum — This year’s shortlist for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Album of the Year was announced in London this morning. A group of industry experts will select the winner, who will be announced in a ceremony hosted by Jools Holland 9/6. Winner also gets £... more info