Guardian Music — Academy, ManchesterLady Gaga has a bra firing sparks; La Roux has that gravity-defying quiff. Pacific north-western chanteuse Laura Veirs's only visual prop is the large bulge that lies between her normally elfin body and her guitar. "When's the baby... more info

Altsounds — The Globe, Cardiff, which has featured a list of international artists including La Roux, Jamie T, Johnny Winter, Arlo Guthrie, and Wishbone Ash, has become one of the premier live music venues in south Wales since its launch just over a year ago, bu... more info

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NME — Elly Jackson says writing sessions are well underway more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Elly Jackson says her singing voice and influences will be different for her forthcoming second album, the follow-up to last year's debut. more info

Pop Justice — Eyes down, look in: » 'This Is It' singer Dannii Minogue wil not be moving to Australia. (Digital Spy) (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a197775/minogue-denies-australia-move-rumours.html) » Amy Winehouse has admitted getting a bit over... more info

Live Daily — Jay-Z, Muse and the Gorillaz top the roster of acts for the 11th annual Coachella [ tickets ] Valley Music & Arts Festival, which will take over Indio, CA's Empire Polo Field April 16-18. As tipped by LiveDaily's Backline earlier this month, Pave... more info

MTV.com News — Pavement, Faith No More, Thom Yorke, Vampire Weekend also on the bill.By James Montgomery Jay-Z Photo: Raymond Boyd/ Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images Coachella has always been seen as the least traditional of the big U.S. music festival... more info

The Culture Of Me — The 2010 BRITs, celebrating its 30th anniversary, just announced the full nominee list for their awards show last night. The list, which includes the likes of La Roux, Ellie Goulding (above), Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Delphic, Muse, Lily Allen, Animal Collec... more info

MTV.com News — Gaga set to perform at February 16 show, where Animal Collective, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z are also up for awards.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: Florian Seefried/ Getty Images Lady Gaga is continuing her reign as pop's newest princess into... more info