Gigwise — He'll play self-penned song... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best dance festivalsBeat-HerderWhen: 1-3 JulyWhere: Ribble Valley, LancashireWhat: Atmospheric and quirky annual event served up in lush pasture and woodland.Who: Leftfield, Simian Mobile Disco, Totally Enormo... more info

Guardian Music — Still only 22, this singer already has worked with Tinchy, Dappy and Davinche. No wonder she's been dubbed first lady of R&GHometown: Kentish Town.The lineup: Nyomi Gray (vocals, songs).The background: The company that Ny keeps could be the clincher ... more info

NME — Tinchy Stryder and Los Campesinos! also playing new summer bash more info

Guardian Music — Various venues, Camden, LondonLast year's Camden Crawl was a wash-out; this one took place in blazing sunshine. Luckily, two of the first must-see bands played outdoors, although neither – New York's hardcore punks Cerebral Ballzy and LA's controve... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — It is being reportedly that Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole took a meeting with Jay-Z to ask advice on setting up a record label. Cole and the rapper also talked about what what projects they could collaborate on. An unnamed source said, “Ash is a b... more info

Guardian Music — This year's bands will hope to walk in the footsteps of festival alumni Mumford & Sons and Amy WinehouseIts early days amounted to a gaggle of obscure indie kids playing to beer-soaked youngsters in pub back rooms, but Saturday will see a rather mor... more info

Guardian Music — He's a wild and crazy guy, but Steve Martin is also an amazing banjo player, and tours his second bluegrass album with his band (8-10 Jul, tour begins HMV Hammersmith Apollo, W6) ...Tinchy Stryder is the latest addition to Camden Crawl (30 Apr-1 May,... more info

Guardian Music — In case you thought the mulchification of chart music could go no further, here comes this puree of modern popHometown: London.The lineup: Loick Essien (vocals).The background: Good to have it confirmed that we weren't imagining things last summer in... more info

Altsounds — Taking a diversion from his usual sold-out arena haunts, top grime MC *Tinchy Stryder* will make a special stop in Camden Town to perform an intimate show at the year's Gaymers Camden Crawl. Although the venue will remain under wraps until the day... more info