Guardian Music — Much of the best music is informed by poverty. Which is something that, however rich, you can never learnPoor James Blunt. You can imagine him, Friday morning, listening to the Today programme with a mounting sense of trepidation as John Humphries cu... more info

Altsounds — Jonathan Jeremiah, whose timeless songs and soulful voice place him firmly in the tradition of classic Island artists like Nick Drake and John Martyn, and mark him out as a songwriter with a rare talent, releases his new single “Happines... more info

Totally Fuzzy — dj d said... Bananarama - I Can't Help It + 7″ Mix Album Version Extended Club Mix Hammond Version Excursion + Retro Link: Fleetwood Mac - The LEdge http://retroremixes.wordpress.com Dave Fireball said... As I just turned 30, here is the puremadtu... more info

Guardian Music — Creative artists are fifth in the top 10 professions with high rates of depressive illness. But does depression attract them to the job? Or does the job make them depressed?Health.com recently published a top 10 of professions with the highest rate ... more info

NME - The Daily Download — A variety of free MP3 action for you today. First up, Monument Valley, aka London Ned Younger, a prodigious songwriter that’s drawn comparisons to Nick Drake and been welcomed into Ben Mumford’s Communion family. He just released the ‘No Air EP... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The NJ Underground said... Nada Surf - Inside of Love Miniature Tigers - Bullfighter Jacket Twin Sister - Ginger Bad Books - Baby Shoes Big Troubles - Slouch Bearhands - What A Drag Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - Simple Girl Freelance Whales - Kilojoules T... more info

Swedesplease — “To Heal Your Wounds” by Jenny Björkqvist is one great song. It successfully straddles the worlds of indie and folk; the song would be as comfortable hanging out with Nick Drake or Jose Gonzalez as it would be spending time with Dylan or Guthrie... more info

Guardian Music — Linda Thompson recalls the extraordinary musical talent and wit of her friend, the Canadian musician Kate McGarrigle, who died of cancer on 18 January, aged 63.Must buy a McDonald's franchise… that was my initial thought on hearing Kate and Anna Mc... more info

Guardian Music — The guitar band is back. Well, according to this Libertines-inspired indie outfit. Shame they sound like a great band doing an impression of a terrible oneHometown: Croydon.The lineup: Joe Costello (vocals, guitar), Scott Shepherd (bass), James Booth... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Pinhead said... Red Red Wine On A Sunday #66 Love In Reverse Here's the Playlist: Gone For Good, Nobunny, First Blood Hope Springs Eternal, Mixtapes, Maps Give Me Everything, The Ills, Demo Tracks Lemonworld, The National, High Violet Be Brave, The S... more info