ContactMusic — David Guetta has recorded a "totally emotional" song with Usher. The producer - who has worked with Madonna, Rihanna and Black Eyed Peas - teamed with the R 'n' B star on 'Without You', which he thinks is "perfect" for him because it mixes a ballad w... more info

Guardian Music — Usher Hall, EdinburghMalcolm Martineau was as superlative a piano accompanist as ever, but there was no doubting who stood centre-stage for this recital. In persona as much as in voice, Finnish soprano Karita Mattila declares herself the grande dame ... more info

Guardian Music — Usher Hall, EdinburghJonathan Nott's partnership with the Bamberg Symphony has proved so effective in the 19th-century symphonic repertory, it's sometimes forgotten that Nott is also an experienced interpreter of 20th-century and contemporary music, ... more info

Guardian Music — Meet Brooklyn's freshest, sassiest girl-fronted group. Our new favourite band. Till next week, anyway …Hometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Samantha Urbani (vocals), Lesley Hann (bass, percussion, backing vocals), Nikki Shapiro (guitar, keyboards, percus... more info

The Telegraph — This Haydn performance made up in style what it lacked in substance. more info

Perez Hilton — Straight up, we love Kelly Rowland and we love Derry Mensah! Close your eyes, and you'd swear you were hearing Usher himself! Superb! Check out this amazing audition from The X Factor this weekend! (above) SOLID!!!! more info

Guardian Music — Usher Hall, EdinburghSwathes of empty seats in the Usher Hall confirmed that, no matter how classy your pit band, a Haydn opera in concert performance will only ever have limited appeal.Orlando Paladino isn't a bad opera – it's got all the conventi... more info

Guardian Music — Pop's current guest rapper of choice Pitbull was schooled in the melting pot of the Miami clubs. But his Cuban heritage is never far away from his musicOf all the cliches associated with rappers, one with more truth in it than most is their fondnes... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Tickets for three additional Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds UK dates sold out this morning within minutes, although The Roundhouse box office system crashed due to the demand. The three dates, spread across Manchester and London, wer... more info

Guardian Music — Usher Hall, EdinburghUnsuk Chin has been the Seoul Philharmonic's composer-in-residence for five years now, and seems to be their secret weapon. The orchestra opened their first visit to Edinburgh with Messiaen's Les Offrandes Oubliées and ended wit... more info