The Bay Bridged — Scholars believe that the saying “It’s all been done before,” was introduced by the Ancient Sumerians. Through historical simulations, we know that they developed the first written language. They were also the first to contract depression. Expe... more info

Impose Magazine — On Sunday, December 9, DJ/producer Sabzi and MC Geologic, known as Blue Scholars, headlined the Troubadour in Los Angeles. The show featured performances from The Physics, Brothers from Another and Kixxie Siete. See more images from this post. more info

Chorus.fm — *Gentlemen and Scholars (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/gentlemen and scholars/)* have announced the release date and title for their follow up to 2011's Bad Apples EP. The band will release Thick as Mud on January 15th. They are also giving away 2... more info

KEXP Seattle — Úlfur Úlfur (or “Wolf Wolf” in Icelandic) is a hip hop trio that is currently one of Reykjavík’s most popular bands. Their overall style and creative melodies would fit well with Seattle acts like Blue Scholars and Macklemore. During their s... more info

Guardian Music — Cambridge; Wigmore Hall, London; Cadogan Hall, LondonTake a deep breath, everyone – singing is suddenly everywhere. Tonight, angelic primary school pupils will do battle with a sophisticated jazz ensemble for the title Choir of the Year at London's... more info

Guardian Music — Choir of Merton College, Oxford/Nicholas; Phillips; Anna Steppler (organ)(Delphian)It's early for Advent (2 December), but let's assume the audience for this disc do not abide by a liturgical calendar when listening to music. The excellent mixed-voic... more info

Guardian Music — Tallis Scholars/Phillips(Gimell)The subject of Peter Phillips' latest crusade on behalf of renaissance composers who deserve to be better known is Jean Mouton (c1459–1522). A younger contemporary of Josquin, he's routinely grouped among the Franco-... more info

Guardian Music — From Serge Gainsbourg's Gallic gruffness to Donna Summer's simulated orgasms, tell us the songs that light your fireIt's official: the 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon knows no bounds. After boosting sales in hardware shops (readers are said to flock the... more info

Guardian Music — Devotional choral work, loved by novel's billionaire S&M enthusiast Christian Grey, reaches top of classical charts"The singing starts again … building and building, and he rains down blows on me … and I groan and writhe … Lost in him, lost in ... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Opera House; Cadogan Hall, LondonThe boos came as a surprise. They were aimed at the production team who lolloped onstage awkwardly for their bow, as production teams invariably do, after a smart, well-choreographed company curtain call which s... more info