The Telegraph — Brahms's Second Symphony was a consummately musical performance which was subtly phrased in the first movement and guided towards the final affirmation without a trace of posturing. Rating: Prom 27: * * * ; Prom 28: * * * * * more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonThis year's 400th anniversary of the death of the greatest of all Spanish composers, Tomás Luis de Victoria, was more than enough reason to devote a late-night prom to his ravishingly austere music. In 1988, Victoria's music... more info

KEXP Seattle — Seattle’s own Blue Scholars have been such an integral part of the local music scene, it’s hard to remember a time when they weren’t around (or at least it is for this blogger, who was 12 at the time of their inception). They’ve appeared at S... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Dwyane Wade, TMZ Sports The NBA lockout has left Dwyane Wade jobless, possibly for a long time -- but one of his former employers would welcome him back with open arms ... none other than Kentucky Fried Chicken. ... more info

Guardian Music — Ninety concerts over eight weeks, thousands of performers and an audience of millions – the Proms begin next Friday. Our critics pick their highlights'Mahler with Dudamel and Nigel Kennedy's unaccompanied Bach'For real Proms atmosphere it's going t... more info

KEXP Seattle — Blue Scholars with KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr. at 2010 Capitol Hill Block Partyphoto by Steven Dewall Monday, June 13 Tijuana Panthers with Guantanamo Baywatch @ Chop Suey ($5, 8PM, 21+) (buy tickets) Long Beach meets the Northwest. Surf’s up, dude!... more info

The Telegraph — To say that Victoria makes a virtue out of restraint sounds worthy, but to experience it is thrilling. Rating: * * * * * more info

Totally Fuzzy — gibroo said... Almost Ready is a new blog and we invite you to sample Alex Chilton's "Like Flies On Sherbert" http://gibroo.blogspot.com Ekko said... Grynch-The Timeless EP, featuring Blue Scholars. Free & legal! http://www.berkeleyplaceblog.com B... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — “Film School” features The Scholars family (Novakane, and Chris Capalano), brandUn Deshay, and Lungz…with production from Hip-Notic, Slot-A, Mark Byrd, Madd, Jacob Giles, Trabeats, Bigg Unit, and Tony Baines   Agacee – Film School (Mixtape) ... more info

L.A. Times - News — Jane Harman's appointment, made official today, as president and chief executive of the Woodrow Wilson International Center has sparked a scramble to fill a rare open seat in Congress. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn says she will run. Cali... more info