The Mirror — Mercury winner Speech Debelle is in Liverpool today to launch the Daily Mirror and Searchlight Hope Not Hate Bus as it begins its tour of the country in the run-up to the election. South Londoner Speech, 26, tells us: "I like the idea of doing someth... more info

Guardian Music — We're not sure what she's saying in her songs, but Lady Chann is probably the UK's number one dancehall queenHometown: North-west LondonThe lineup: Chanelle Williams (vocals)The background: Chanelle Williams, aka Lady Chann, is a young London MC who ... more info

I Like Music — Speech Debelle, Paloma Faith and Seymour Stein added to an already packed bill more info

Guardian Music — Music Weekly arrives a little earlier than usual because Alexis Petridis, Rosie Swash and Observer chief pop critic Kitty Empire all convened for the annual Brits postmortem. On the agenda: Kasabian's win and bizarre omelette analogy, how the America... more info

Gigwise — Festival announces first wave of acts... more info

Guardian Music — They study old newspapers in libraries, agonise over headlines and deliver every issue by hand … no wonder Stool Pigeon has spent five years breathing life back into the printed music pressEven as bloggers, message boarders and downloaders queu... more info

Chart topper for US band's second album celebrated by small record label in LondonNew York afrobeat-infused rockers ­Vampire Weekend were buoyant as they greeted fans in their home town this week. "This is a celebration for the new album," yelled ... more info

Guardian Music — Chart topper for US band's debut album celebrated by small record label in LondonNew York afrobeat-infused rockers ­Vampire Weekend were buoyant as they greeted fans in their home town this week. "This is a celebration for the new album," yelled f... more info

Altsounds — Urban Music Crown is proud to announce 2009 Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle as the latest judge in a strong, credible panel. Other judges include BBC Radio One Xtra’s Ras Kwame, UB40 Legend Ali Campbell and Justice Williams MBE. UMC... more info

Tastes Like Caramel — London indie outfit, Golden Silvers , have had a very charmed and auspicious beginning; winning the Glastonbury New Talent Award in 2008, releasing debut album True Romance on XL to critical acclaim, coming to the US as a CMJ buzz band, and closi... more info