ContactMusic — British singer LIGHTSPEED CHAMPION has undergone emergency throat surgery in a Los Angeles hospital after complaining about swelling around his face and neck.The star,... more info

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The Music Fix — News Flash: X Factor finalist set to launch her career in May2008 X Factor finalist, Diana Vickers is set to launch her music career on 3rd May with the release of her debut album, Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree. The album features an impressive ... more info

Guardian Music — Taking folk to hilarious and extremely popular new heights, Flight Of The Conchords add two dates (8 May, Manchester Apollo; 25 May, Wembley Arena) to their sold-out tour (5-17 May, starting at Olympia, Dublin, livenation.co.uk) …Swedish psyche... more info

NME — Hadouken!, Blood Red Shoes also for event – ticket details more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 04-26 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso (upstairs)04-27 Paris, France - Cafe de la Danse04-28 Brussels, Belguim - Botanique/Rotande04-29 Berlin, Germany - Magnet05-01 Leeds, England - Stylus (Live at Leeds)05-03 Nottingham, England - Bodega05-05 Glas... more info

Addict Music — East London’s Field Day has announce another brace of bands who will join the likes of Phoenix, Silver Apples, Caribou, Mouse on Mars and Gold Panda in Victoria Park on 31st July. more info

NME — Lightspeed Champion also joins the likes of Phoenix on the east London bash's bill more info

Addict Music — In the e-mail Domino and many of their artists, including Lightspeed Champion, Four Tet and Wild Beasts have condemned the planned closure of 6 Music and urge music fans to write to the BBC and complian. more info

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