Stereogum — Bloomberg reports Elbow's Seldom Seen Kid pulled out a sorta longshot win over the likes of Burial, Radiohead (four time nominees, still no win), and the Last Shadow Puppets for this year's Merc Prize, meaning that is going to be one hot torrent this... more info

The Mirror — We regard Radiohead as a dour lot but singer Thom Yorke, left, was spotted skinny dipping in Pembrokeshire. Says our mole: "He had no qualms and happily got naked." Oo-er! more info

The Mirror — We regard Radiohead as a dour lot but singer Thom Yorke, left, was spotted skinny dipping in Pembrokeshire. Says our mole: "He had no qualms and happily got naked." Oo-er! more info

Idolator — Turns out I was wrong (like most people, which makes me feel a little better) with my prediction of a Mercury Music Prize win for Burial. Somehow, Elbow—a British outfit that no one on this side of the ocean seems to feel much passion for, despite... more info

Pitchfork — Drumroll please! The folks behind the esteemed Nationwide Mercury Prize-- a staple of UK music accolade-giving since 1992-- have announced this year's winning album...The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow!Yes, Elbow's The Seldom Seen Kid has trumped over quit... more info

The Music Slut — The evening's set featured:ReckonerOptimisticThere There15 StepAll I NeedNudeTalk Show HostWeird Fishes/ArpeggiThe GloamingMorning BellThe National AnthemFaust ArpNo SurprisesJigsaw Falling Into PlaceThe BendsKarma PoliceBodysnatchers---Cymbal RushHo... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Who'll take the prize? Burial, Radiohead, Estelle or Elbow... more info

Gigwise — But Who Do You Want To Win?... more info

Pop Candy — A couple weeks ago, Radiohead webcast the last date of its U.S. tour from Santa Barbara, Calif. Whether you missed it or you want to hear it again, now's your chance: NPR will post audio from the entire concert at... more info

My Old Kentucky — Oasis' Noel Gallagher was almost attacked during the band's performance of Morning Glory at the Toronto Virgin Festival this past weekend. A man appeared from the back of the stage and pushed Noel Gallagher, but was then promptly grabbed by security... more info