XFM.co.uk — Faber & Faber write an open letter to the Mozfather saying it would be a "dream" to collaborate. more info

The Vinyl Villain — I'm conciosus that more people have discovered TVV over the past 12 months or so than ever before, and it's a very fair bet that not many go back too far in the archives, especially as the mp3s attached to the writing have long been made unavailable... more info

Guardian Music — This secretive boy-girl duo have so far retained a sense of anonymity and mystique, but not for much longer – they are going to be a big deal over the next few monthsHometown: London.The lineup: Summer Camp (vocals, keyboards).The background: ... more info

Guardian Music — After hearing their invigorating new single, we think this bunch of boys have a future as bright as it could be boringHometown: London.The lineup: Lewis Bowman (vocals), Michael Hibbert (guitar), Liam Arklie (bass), Alex Parry (guitar), Rich Mitchell... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — The top 40 is a strange British institution. On the one hand, it's widely derided by people who claim that all the songs in it are rubbish and that it no longer means anything because you don't have to sell hundreds of thousands of units to reach the... more info

Perez Hilton — Though a reason has yet to be made public, we've just gotten word that Morrissey is leaving his management team on the request of his lawyers. After a difficult 2009, Morrissey looks like he'll be starting the new year fresh by cutting ties with Fron... more info

AngryApe — The singer releases an official statement more info

Pop Justice — Eyes down, look in: » 1967: David Bowie writes a personal, quite moving five paragraph letter to a fan on the other side of the planet. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2799510/Fan-finds-1967-note-David-Bowie-wrote.h... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Morose rocker Morrissey has cut ties with his management team on the advice of his lawyers. more info

NME — Star is also without a record label at present more info