The Independent — A little-known musician working in a warehouse for a living and without a record deal was nominated for a coveted Ivor Novello Award today, joining some of the giants of British pop including Coldplay and Duffy. more info

The Mirror — Duffy and Coldpay will do battle at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards for British music writing. more info

The Mirror — A warehouse worker without a record deal has been nominated for one of the music industry's most prestigious awards alongside international artists including Coldplay and Duffy. more info

Gigwise — As do Last Shadow Puppets... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Coldplay and Duffy lead the Ivor Novello nominations this year with three each.   Both are up for Best Selling British Song award along for Mercy and Viva La Vida. M.I.A’s Paper Planes... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - A little-known musician working in a warehouse for a living and without a record deal was nominated for a coveted Ivor Novello Award on Tuesday, joining some of the giants of British pop including Coldplay and Duffy. more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Coldplay and Duffy lead the pack for this year's Ivor Novellos more info

NME — Duffy, Jonny Greenwood and Coldplay are also nominated more info

Persona Sauna — Lady GaGa and her tea cup stopped by BBC's Radio 1 to perform some songs, as well as a cover of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida." Despite screwing up the words, it's an interesting take with the obvious Gaga spin - "Be my Chris, and I'll be your Gweneth."Yo... more info

411 Mania — Oasis, Coldplay and plenty more join the world's oldest rock festival... more info