ContactMusic — Damon Albarn doesn't party when he tours with Gorillaz. The singer admits his lifestyle has changed dramatically since his days as the frontman of Blur in the 90s,... more info

Guardian Music — It is rare to see a lineup that reflects the multi-ethnic origins of its musicThere is undoubtedly a segregation and veiled racism in the British indie music business dating back to punk's unwelcome interruption, which John Harris's excellent articl... more info

Guardian Music — From established stars such as Youssou N'Dour, Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango to forgotten acts of past decades, a historic music collection marking 50 years of African self-rule is unsurpassedIn 1960, British prime minister Harold Macmill... more info

NME — Dizzee's night of awards, Bieber takes over Twitter, The xx's Mercury celebrations – your music gossip stop more info

NME — Damon Albarn and co recruit cast for UK and Ireland arena dates more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — It's not often you hear a compliment for Damon Albarn from Noel Gallagher. Time has moved on from the Britpop nonsense of the late Nineties but the rival songwriters are still as different as bitter and beaujolais. But both the lyrics giants of the U... more info

Guardian Music — Hailed as the first lady of funky house and the last word in dubstep, Katy B is on the verge of great things. She tells us about chart success, her love affair with the underground, and why there are more exciting things out there than Damon AlbarnYo... more info

Guardian Music — (Bigger Picture)Until now, Kano's major musical contribution of 2010 was his guest appearance on Gorillaz' White Flag. Like Damon Albarn – who produces a track here – the Newham rapper knows how to build a coalition of the musically willing and e... more info

The Mirror — This year's African Music Awards is going to be scorching, thanks to Brit rapper Scorcher. He's hoping showbiz pals Damon Albarn and Snoop Dogg will appear alongside Akon and Tinchy Stryder at Wembley Arena on October 15. more info

KEXP Seattle — Every Saturday morning at 9am I wake up and start researching music for that day’s show.  There’s always a list of brand new stuff sent out the night before from the programming team. But before getting to that I start with looking for great old... more info