Guardian Music — No, he's not James Blake (though he may have been his ex-flatmate). But this Welsh wonder is certainly one to watch …When Ifan Dafydd's single So Good was first played on Gilles Peterson's radio show in February, people assumed it was a new James B... more info

Guardian Music — Highlights from the last seven days in the world of musicNewsBlur to receive outstanding contribution prize at the 2012 Brit awardsGuns N' Roses and Red Hot Chili Peppers for Rock and Roll Hall of FameAfghan Whigs reunite for All Tomorrow's PartiesAn... more info

Guardian Music — In a year in which we questioned our obsession with all things retro, James Blake pulled off the unthinkable, taking dubstep, soul and even barbershop to create a new musical languageThis year's most talked-about music tome was Simon Reynolds's Retro... more info

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Guardian Music — Dave Guetta's ubiquitous productions made Alexis Petridis feel like his dad – thank heavens for PJ HarveyThere were moments when the 2011 singles chart seemed likely to trigger an existential crisis in music fans of a certain age. This summer I tur... more info

Guardian Music — From traditional Irish music to St Vincent and the Frames, the first night of this intimate festival spoke to myriad traditionsIt really isn't a large congregation that fills St James's church in Dingle, County Kerry, for Other Voices. The advance pu... more info

Guardian Music — If they ever did a dubstep week on The X Factor, Youngman could be a guest mentorHometown: Derby.The lineup: Simon Smith (vocals).The background: Simon "Youngman" Smith has the melismatic vocals and politely charismatic presence of a future star, and... more info

Guardian Music — Our music writers are currently picking their albums of the year. What would yours be?December is nearly upon us, bringing the inevitable blizzard of best-album-of-the-year lists. The Guardian will of course be participating; as you read this, an arm... more info

Altsounds — Having enjoyed a rollercoaster year since the release of his highly acclaimed debut album in February, James Blake has been ceaselessly touring the globe picking up waves of new fans as he goes. This Friday he's bringing the show back to the UK wit... more info

411 Mania — This week's MBML has news on Busdriver, Radiohead, and James Blake. Also, I've got an exclusive interview with Los Campesinos!, discussing their new album. And of course, I've got new recommended listening picks. All this and more! more info