Mike Skinner

Guardian Music — Hear the debut album from Ghostpoet, one of Mike Skinner's favourite MCsAlong with Drake, Ghostpoet is one of Mike Skinner's favourite current artists. Which is why, as part of his guardian.co.uk/music takeover, he wants you hear the Coventry MC's de... more info

Guardian Music — As part of Mike Skinner's takeover of guardian.co.uk/music, the erstwhile MC has commissioned his photographer nephew Ben Cannon to document the fresh faces of UK underground dance more info

Guardian Music — The Streets takeover continues with a look into why fans get tattoos of their favourite artists and how they feel years laterMike Skinner signed off what was to be his final interview as the Streets with the comment: "I've got fans with a lot of tatt... more info

Guardian Music — Mike Skinner is guest editing New Band of the Day this week. And for his first choice he's picked these French disco existentialistsHometown: Reims, France.The lineup: Guillaume and Benalways.The background: The Shoes are one of the best bands we've ... more info

ContactMusic — THE STREETS star MIKE SKINNER is taking his time over his upcoming debut as a movie director - because he finds the idea of a speedy turnaround "terrifying".The Dry Your Eyes hitmaker is set to release The Streets' last album, Computers and Blues, th... more info

Guardian Music — As Mike Skinner explains in his guardian.co.uk/music takeover video, Drake is one of his favourite MCs. That's why he asked Ben Thompson to dissect the Canadian rapper's geniusThe first time I experienced Drake, it was as an absence. Cough-syrup laur... more info

Guardian Music — Mike Skinner managed to sneak into the Guardian offices over the weekend and seize control of the music site. He tells us what he's got planned for the next few days ... more info

Guardian Music — There will be no more Streets life for Mike Skinner. In fact, this week's guardian.co.uk/music may just be the last you ever hear of one of the UK's most influential actsAs of today the Streets are no more. They have ceased to be. Mike Skinner is an ... more info

Guardian Music — Mike Skinner seizes control of guardian.co.uk/music for a week of podcasts, free tracks and, er, his retirement more info

Gigwise — He posts 'closed' sign online... more info