Discobelle.net — Pic by Knotan Our friends in Finnish powerhouse Renaissance Man just finished a promo mix for the Forma.T party in Liege. Exquisite from beginning to end! Renaissance Man – USA Promo Mix February 2010 (direct link) Tracklist after the jump. 1. Ren... more info

Guardian Music — From Monteverdi to Stravinsky, numerous composers have found inspiration in the architecture of VeniceI've been in La Serenissima this week, for Radio 3's Music Matters – I know, I know, it's a hard life – exploring a new book about the... more info

Panda Toes — I've been all about Chiddy Bang for a minute now. I copped their "Kids" remix from Neon Gold at the beginning of the summer and haven't stop playing it out at parties since. It was effective then and it's effective now - this song simply won't die, a... more info

Nialler9 — Lovely new promo mix by Martyn for Fabric after the jump with tracks from Om Unit, Gil Scott Heron, Levon Vincent, DJ Killer, Renaissance Man and Martyn’s own tunes. Before you get to the mix itself though, here’s a killer AFX-esque remix from t... more info

The Mirror — Mr Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, grabbing goodies in the Sweetest Suite at New York's Renaissance Hotel... Singer Seasick Steve picking crumbs from his beard by Waterloo station... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — OK FLVR BNK. Its a new project between DJ Renaissance of No Vegans, DJ Madmonk from St. Louis and me. So here is the first treat from FLVR BNK. Renaissance came through with this packed full blend of a few Tik Tok remixes for you to drop on your crow... more info

Stereogum — Forget what you've heard: The '60s Brit folk-nodding The Courage Of Others is a beautifully downcast, pleasingly oddball trip. The Guardian had the band do a fluted live set, offering another way into the Renaissance Fair. Start with Courage opener "... more info

Abeano — We’ve been keeping our eye on the burgeoning greatness of London-based promoter Things To Make And Do. Ran from the paper-strewn bedroom of one Nick Miller, TTMAD is proving itself the leader of the New Musical Renaissance. Previous shows w... more info

The Telegraph — Andrew Graham-Dixon and sculpture specialist, Daniel Katz, discuss the most impressive collection of Medieval and Renaissance objects in the world as they examine the beauties of the V&A's new galleries. more info

Guardian Music — This journey through the culture of the Black Atlantic – from Primitivist modernism through to postmodern video work – is full of startling insights, even if it eventually loses its wayJacob Lawrence's Street to Mbari, a picture in penc... more info