The Telegraph — She's a latter-day Carole King, and hobnobs with pop royalty - so why did Rumer hire Alan Partridge's bandleader? more info

The Telegraph — Soulful seductress Rumer has acquired a nine-piece band to flesh out her easy listening fantasies. Rating: * * * * more info

Scotsman.com — RUMER, whose dulcet Karen Carpenter-ish tones have been ubiquitous on certain daytime radio playlists of late, is one of the less likely breakthrough artists of 2010. more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonFar from the bitch being back, the interviews given by Elton John in advance of the opening night of the Electric Proms stressed a calmer, gentler Sir Reginald Dwight of Pinner. Managing to hold his famously waspish tongue, he seeme... more info

Guardian Music — (Atlantic)At first listen, it would be natural to discount Rumer as one of those gossamer-voiced muzak merchants who come around on Jools Holland just in time for Christmas. The music-buying public's appetite for fresh vintage sounds shows no sign of... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonIt's 40 years since Elton John last played the Roundhouse. Then, he was supporting the Who. Now, in keeping with the BBC's Electric Proms' eclectic ethos, he's sharing the spotlight with new talent and an old idol.Very much the mas... more info

Guardian Music — The Essex five-piece say they only write songs they can imagine 100,000 people singing along to. Sadly, this seems likely to happenHometown: Harlow.The lineup: Steve Sparrow (vocals, guitar), Chad Thomas (guitar), Phil Titus (bass), Ben Giddings (key... more info

The Mirror — CEE LO GREEN more info

Guardian Music — Warm, effortless and instantly familiar, Rumer's Radio 2-friendly debut is hard to resist, says Alexis PetridisAround the 25th anniversary of the release of Sgt Pepper, a journalist asked David Mellor, then the national heritage secretary, for his fa... more info

Altsounds — Following on from their successful release of their 'Live in Bristol' album, Phantom Limb have been announced as support for Rumer on her December UK Tour. The band, with their seamless amalgam of classic, southern soul, country blues and gospel wil... more info