Nialler9 — Friday sees the most interesting UK MC I’ve heard in a while play his debut Irish gig. Ghostpoet is aptly named, somewhere between the conversation everyday tales of Mike Skinner and the grumbly gravitas of Roots Manuva. Check out his debut album P... more info

Addict Music — If the rumours do turn out to be true and this album is to be the last we hear from The Streets it will certainly stand as a fitting tribute The Streets – Computers and Blues is an article from: Addict Music more info

Guardian Music — Rapper El Général helped spark the uprising in Tunisia, and in Egypt musicians bravely played their part in their nation's transformation with these impassioned and incendiary tracksThe soundtrack to the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt is brilliantl... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — One thing I love about Jon Connor is he always comes correct! First leak off DJ Delz’ new mixtape entitled “Strictly For The Streets II”.   Sav! a2a_linkname="Jon Connor – DJ Delz Freestyle"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/20... more info

Guardian Music — Academy, LiverpoolPop retirements can be premature affairs, as exiting stars confronted with the realities of swapping the luxury tour bus for the cramped confines of the No 59 to Streatham realise they shouldn't have given up the day job. If, howev... more info

Scotsman.com — The Streets ABC, Glasgow **** more info

Abeano — Since Mike Skinner retired we’re pretty sure he’s been extra ON IT. Case in point, this 5 minute mini mix for Annie Mac’s weekend starting show on Radio 1. Skinner puts a flow over his favourite rave tunes, packing in more oomph than most ... more info

ContactMusic — Mike Skinner's final album as The Streets is his "greatest work". The musician is delighted with his fifth record 'Computers and Blues' which was released this month and is convinced he is retiring The Streets on a high. He said "What better time is ... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper MIKE SKINNER felt compelled to open up about his battle with chronic fatigue syndrome to raise awareness of the condition.The Streets star took time out of the spotlight in 2008 as he battled the symptoms of the condition, and wrote a track, T... more info

Core News — “Kissy catches up with Mike Skinner off of The Streets about his final album, who he’s going to be working with next and what its like being on his final Streets tour. Then Mike delivers an epic Klass Room Mix of the tunes that inspired him throu... more info