Rock Sound — This is gonna be fun. Biffy Clyro, Twin Atlantic and more have been announced for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge month, where 24 artists will perform sessions for the station across September. Biffy Clyro will be in the studio on Friday, Septem... more info

NME — Anohni, Michael Kiwanuka and Skepta trail the frontrunners more info

KEXP Seattle — The nominees are in for this year’s prestigious Mercury Prize, unfortunately now known as the “Hyundai” Mercury Prize. Heavy hitters David Bowie and Radiohead lead the shortlist, alongside Michael Kiwanuka (above), Anohni, Savages, and more. No... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — David Bowie, Radiohead, ANOHNI, Bat For Lashes, Savages, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula, The 1975 and more. Continue reading… more info

NME — Skepta, Anohni, Laura Mvula and Michael Kiwanuka also tipped for prize more info

Chicago Tribune — On Michael Kiwanuka's 2012 debut album, "Home Again," the U.K. singer receded into the nostalgic haze of his influences. He came across as an earnest disciple of Bill Withers, Terry Callier and 1960s-'70s folk-soul, a retro artist without the feel fo... more info

NME — Michael Kiwanuka is Number One album on the 60th anniversary of the album chart more info

JamBase — This week’s edition of Release Day Picks features new albums out today by Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Lotus, Michael Kiwanuka and Con Brio. more info

New York Times — Mr. Kiwanuka’s second album, produced by Danger Mouse, is a sustained, stylized work, transported to an early-1960s soundstage. more info

JamBase — Stream the new nearly 10-minute long new single by Michael Kiwanuka titled “Cold Little Heart” from his upcoming new album ‘Love & Hate.’ more info