Guardian Music — This Brixton lot mix reggae-folk with Latin American harmonies. If you can think of a catchy title for such a hybrid, do let us knowHometown: Brixton.The lineup: Huw Williams (lead vocals/guitar), Anna Schmidt (vocals/melodica/percussion), Emilio Rey... more info

Guardian Music — Singer delights fans with surprise appearance at Sidmouth Folk Festival event celebrating his musicAfter an absence of 28 years, one of the great names of British folk music made a surprise and emotional return to the stage today.Nic Jones, a huge in... more info

Rollo & Grady — Joanna Newsom Recommended Shows :: July 28th – August 1st Wednesday, July 28th Laura Marling @ El Rey Theatre Obits with Night Marchers @ Echo Thursday, July 29th Here We Go Magic with Beach Fossils @ Troubadour Nite Jewel & Memoryhouse wtih Baths ... more info

Guardian Music — As announcements go, this year's Mercury prize nominations didn't exactly set my world on fire (nor that of Alexis Petridis, who blogged on the announcement). Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, Corinne Bailey Rae, I Am Kloot ... I guess the judges liked ... more info

Guardian Music — Save yourself some money and check out the shortlisted artists for this year's Mercury Prize online for freeWhen the Mercury prize was created in 1992, the only way to hear all 10 of the nominated albums was to get along to your local record shop and... more info

NME — Acts join Foals, Massive Attack and LCD Soundsystem at the event more info

Addict Music — Having just both been nominated for this year's Mecury prize Mumford & Sons and Laura Marling have released videos of their recent collaboration more info

Nialler9 — Two Door Cinema Club Robyn Laura Marling The Antlers The Tallest Man on Earth Cymbals Eat Guitars Chew Lips Fang Island The Riptide Movement Donal Dineen & Friends Brian Deady Silent Disco with 2FM DJs Jenny Greene and Jenny Huston All added to Elect... more info

The Independent — Laura Marling I Speak Because I Can more info

Guardian Music — After years in the shadow of Brooklyn bands, the British album is stronger than ever. Rosie Swash salutes a Mercury shortlist that reflects the boom in homegrown talentHas there ever been a more maligned award than the Mercury music prize? The annual... more info