The Telegraph — The Portico Quartet need more of the earthy, genuinely jazz-like energy which they occasionally displayed. Rating: * * * more info

Guardian Music — His determination to open British ears to new ideas meant this celebration went beyond narrow definitions of musical genreThis week, the Asian-American jazz virtuosos Vijay Iyer and Rudresh Mahanthappa will mix south Indian rhythmic complexities with... more info

I Like Music — The Mercury Prize-nominated jazz outfit play their bigest tour to date throughout March 2010 more info

Altsounds — After the huge success of their critically acclaimed second album, Isla (released last year on Peter Gabriel’s Real World records), Portico Quartet hit the ground running in 2010 with their most ambitious UK tour to date, including their ... more info

Guardian Music — (Loop)The 10-piece Fringe Magnetic is one of the most ambitious genre-bending enterprises operating under the umbrella of London's Loop Collective, which stages a five-day festival including this group at the Vortex from 17-21 February. Led by its pr... more info

8/1 — 50. Max Richter – Waltz With Bashir OST49. Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt II48. Dan Auerbach – Keep It Hid47. Bruce Springsteen – Working On a Dream46. The Black Crowes – Before the Frost…45. Cate... more info

Rock Sellout — Once again through word of mouth I've been introduced to something absolutely beautiful. Portico Quartet is Duncan Bellamy (drums), Milo Fitzpatrick (double bass), Nick Mulvey (hang and percussion) and Jack Wyllie (soprano, tenor saxophones and elect... more info

Guardian Music — Koko, LondonKnown for playing intimate clubs and village halls, Portico Quartet have no trouble filling this famous rock dive. The venue is packed, and the set begins dramatically, with a repeated pulse from Nick Mulvey's melodious hang drum and Milo... more info

The Music Fix — News: New musicians, poets, alternative thinkers and practitioners, filmmakers, actors, DJs and dancers converge for the 1st time in a unique festival for London. The 4th OneTaste Festival takes place on Sunday November 8th and provides a jam packed... more info

Guardian Music — Hallo pop pickers and welcome to another edition of Music Weekly, the podcast that showed 1.2% growth in the last quarter.This week's pod is a healthy mix of different types of music. First upwe have Chase and Status, creators of choice drum'n'bass a... more info