Guardian Music — Try to list five Swiss bands. Struggling? It's not known as a haven for pop artists, but more Swiss musicians are trying to break out• First person: Sophie Hunger, no need for historySwitzerland: the Alps, rolling hills, green meadows full of cows ... more info

ContactMusic — Bono and The Edge, of Irish rock-band U2, arriving at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York for a taping of 'The Late Show with David Letterman'. The lead-guitarist was first to step out of the duo's car, wearing a smart leather jacket and usual black ... more info

NME — Bono and co get Philadelphia crowd to sing for the former South African president more info

Gigwise — At gig in Philadelphia... more info

Guardian Music — Malcom Lacey has made a breakup album of such sustained sorrow it feels like you're intruding on someone's private griefHometown: South Florida.The lineup: Malcom Lacey (vocals, music).The background: Plantation by south Florida teenager Malcom Lacey... more info

ContactMusic — Irish rockers U2 have recorded a special tribute to mark Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday on Monday (18Jul11). The band performed a rendition of Happy Birthday at a show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last week (ends17Jul11) and recorded it for Mandela.... more info

Gigwise — And also blasts British tax evaders... more info

NME — Frontman also attacks UK immigration policy more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Mild-mannered U2 guitarist The Edge has lashed out at critics who have taken aim at the band's tax stance in an angry letter published in the Baltimore Sun newspaper. more info

Gigwise — He responds to letter... more info