Guardian Music — The Maccabees, On tourOnce an appealingly eccentric indie band, the Maccabees have since signed a major deal and streamlined their sound. No one would begrudge them that, especially since theirs so far has been a slightly difficult journey. On their ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Common called into WGCI’s Tony Sculfield and the Morning Riot to discuss his ongoing war of words with Drake and cleared up “Serena’s” involvement. A possibility of a YMCB Vs. G.O.O.D Music war. He also discussed his willingness to settle thi... more info

Guardian Music — It's the new sound of the UK underground, reworking the African pop of Fela Kuti for kids reared on grime, hip-hop and funky house. With stars like Kanye West wanting in, just how big will it get?As London ushered in its Olympic year at midnight on 3... more info

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411 Mania — Their new album picks up where "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" leaves off... more info

Guardian Music — Organisers blame lack of artist availability and scheduling problems with London 2012 OlympicsThe Big Chill festival has been cancelled this summer with organisers blaming a lack of suitable artists for the event.Melvin Benn, managing director of Fes... more info

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Perez Hilton — Ooo!! Niiice!!! Looks like the great tweeter has always been a great rapper too! In this 1996 video, a 19 year old Kanye West just lets it go on the mic! He and Phenom werked that stage!! Chicago was alive that night, LOL!! Ch-ch-check it out!!! more info

Guardian Music — OF Tape Vol 2 will be hip-hop collective's major-label debutOdd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All are to release their first major-label album. Although Syd tha Kid and Matt Martian (as the Internet), Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator have released solo... more info

Gigwise — Rapper recruits friends... more info