Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - He'll play a pre-festival slot on the Thursday night of the event.... more info

Guardian Music — Adding to music from Badly Drawn Boy and Saint Etienne, Tim Minchin and Mark Steel join the comedy stage while Max Somerset of The Sorcerer's Apprentice will turn tricks at The Apple Cart Festival (7 Aug, Victoria Park, E3) ...Mawangu Mingiedi's Kono... more info

Altsounds — James Blake returns from his sold out debut tour of the US to embark on his first fully-fledged UK tour. The shows begin at Oran Mor in Glasgow on Thursday 2nd June, the London leg of the tour sees James play Koko on Tuesday 14th June. The next rel... more info

Stereogum — Before his show at Hollywood Forever last night, James Blake rolled around the Cemetery grounds while shadowed by photographer Graeme Flegenheimer. They spent some time near the tombstone of Johnny Ramone, a day after Joni Mitchell saw him do “A Ca... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — James at LPR earlier this month (more by David Andrako) James Blake heads out on a tour this summer which stops at the previously announced Webster Hall show on July 13. The tour is almost entirely overseas, save for the... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Just before his encore at the sold-out Troubadour on Monday night, U.K. singer-producer James Blake had someone to thank.Just before his encore at the sold-out Troubadour on Monday night, U.K. singer-producer James Blake had someone to thank. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Just before his encore at the sold-out Troubadour on Monday night, U.K. singer-producer James Blake had someone to thank. Introducing his last song, a lonely and lilting solo piano cover, he first lauded its songwriter. “She’s been such an influe... more info

NME - The Daily Download — The most magical festival in all the land has teamed up with production duo and festival DJs The Nextmen to create an hour-long mix featuring some of the biggest acts performing at this summer's Bestival and Camp Bestival festivals. The Cure, Blondie... more info

KEXP Seattle — There is pleasure in living life with a certain degree of spontaneity. Broke and exhausted from a full day of travel the day before, I happened to get a last minute text from a friend who had an extra James Blake ticket. I knew what to expect after s... more info

Stereogum — This week we’ve got new clips from Depeche Mode, James Blake, Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, Princeton, and Alcoholic Faith Mission. The Depeche Mode clip is directed by Patrick Daughters. He’s one of my favorite directors, but it looks like he’s bee... more info