Guardian Music — Only all-out nuclear war can stop this London lad from infiltrating the charts with his catchy and cheesy crunk-popHometown: London.The lineup: Archeo Price (vocals, keyboards).The background: We still haven't had a decent solo male pop star for what... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Volvo hosted a party last night at the Sorting Office to launch the new Volvo S60. Lykki Li performed, Kele Okereke DJ’d with Tommy Sparks, and the Queens of Noize also played a DJ... more info

Guardian Music — There's more pop invention in this warped wunderkind's MySpace demos than there is in most fully-formed songsHometown: Rayners Lane, Harrow.The lineup: Jai Paul (music, vocals).The background: Jai Paul is a 21-year-old from north-west London currentl... more info

Pop Justice — We're rapidly losing patience with acts attempting to shroud their movements in mystery (it almost makes us long for the dark, depressing days of 'clearly visible bands standing against brick walls or on fire escapes') but an email from The Royal Pal... more info

Guardian Music — With spiffing, exuberant pop tunes under his belt, this clever little synth kid could storm the charts like Lady GagaHometown: Japan, New York, London.The lineup: Nick Blank (vocals, music).The background: We were going to talk today about Cibelle, t... more info

Guardian Music — This Scottish singer sounds simultaneously husky and smooth, suggesting the R&B pop of fellow Caledonian crooner Marti PellowHometown: Edinburgh.The lineup: Alex Gardner (vocals, guitar).The background: Oh well, that's Olly Murs buggered. If the idea... more info

The Music Fix — Review: The next Swedish pop sensation? Luke McNaney investigates. more info

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NME - The Bands Blog — May 17th: Manchester Mancheeeeeeester! I love the kebabs here they are so fresh! Abduls is the best. As I write this I'm in my aeroplane leaving the city going to the mountains to do a after show party for Lord Sasquatch. Ladyhawke did a killer ... more info