Guardian Music — The veteran risk-taker's Ivor Novello-listed album maps out a future for female musicians, according to one of her famous fansThe nomination this week of Kate Bush's latest album, 50 Words for Snow, for an Ivor Novello award is an acknowledgement of ... more info

Guardian Music — For her creepily seductive new project, former Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley has taken her cue from Bat for LashesThe awkwardly titled Sylver Tongue (apparently inspired by Japan's David Sylvian) is the latest project by former Ash guitarist Char... more info

Guardian Music — Eyes down for another strand of the 80s revival – this time, it's the sound of Sledgehammer-era Peter Gabriel courtesy of a talented Bromley boyHometown: Bromley.The lineup: Seye Adelekan (vocals, guitar).The background: Seye, like the excellent Kw... more info

ContactMusic — Latitude Festival has announced the addition of Lana Del Rey and Ben Howard to their line-up They will be joining the likes of Paul Weller Metronomy Bat For Lashes and Laura Marling at the event which will take place at Henham Park Suffolk from 12 -.... more info

Guardian Music — Multiple Grammy award-winning star to appear at Isle of Wight event in his only UK festival appearance of the summerStevie Wonder has been confirmed as the closing night headliner at this year's Bestival. The 25-time Grammy award winner will play the... more info

Guardian Music — Multiple Grammy award-winning star to appear at Isle of Wight event in his only UK festival appearance of the summerStevie Wonder has been confirmed as the closing night headliner at this year's Bestival. The 25-time Grammy award winner will play the... more info

Gigwise — Alabama Shakes also announced for the 2012 Isle of Wight festival more info

Guardian Music — Other performers at Suffolk festival include Bat for Lashes, classical pianist Lang Lang, and professor Brian CoxElbow, Bon Iver and Paul Weller will top the bill at the 2012 Latitude festival. Southwold's Henham Park will host dozens of musicians, w... more info

DrownedInSound — Latitude festival reveals the first taste of its 2012 line-up... Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Perez Hilton — This is sooooo hot!!!! Right up our alley! Take a dash of Bat For Lashes, a sprinkle of La Roux and a heaping teaspoon of what makes her different and you have Niki & The Dove! Check out the radness that is her song The Drummer (above). Then CLICK H... more info