ContactMusic — Katy B drinks less now she is famous. The 'Easy Please Me' hitmaker believes she can no longer go out and get "slaughtered" on a night out because she often has to perform the next day - and would not want to upset her fans by underperforming because... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Katy B @ Le Bain in June (more by Chris La Putt) Mercury Prize nominee Katy B is returning to the United States to play a proper show at The Studio at Webster Hall on September 13th. Tickets are on... more info

ContactMusic — Katy B doesn't think she will win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The 22-year-old singer is nominated alongside Adele and Tinie Tempah for the prestigious award - which recognises the best British albums of the last 12 months and has previously been w... more info

Guardian Music — Former London pirate has come a long way since it used to broadcast from founder Geeneus's living room. But, he says, "none of the DJs can sit safe"Could we get Back, Sack and Crack?" asks someone, tapping Geeneus on the shoulder. It turns out this i... more info

ContactMusic — Katy B says her backing band are "like the mafia". The 22-year-old upcoming dubstep singer admits her band can be a little protective of her at live performances, especially when she gets advances from boys. She said "When I was playing clubs... more info

NME - Festivals — So V hit Chelmsford and Staffordshire last weekend with two days of Miles Kane joining Arctic Monkeys onstage, Rihanna making a cameo during Eminem's headline slot, and "Wait! Is that? Woah, is that Alex Turner with a quiff?!" moments. Both Pendul... more info

Guardian Music — From championing dubstep and grime, to letting girls wear trainers, FWD>> has gone down in clubbing lore. Here's why …This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of FWD>>, the iconic British club night that created a space for British Underground Music... more info

NME — Blink-182, Hurts, Enter Shikari also express shock after storm claims lives of at least two festival-goers more info

Guardian Music — Classical music has long embraced musical patronage, and now it's happening in pop, too. Meet the new mentorsOn stage in the Barcelona sunshine, Katy B and her MC are giving their shout-outs, big-ups and general thanks, and suddenly everything seems ... more info

NME - Festivals — V is almost upon us and the two site bash is promising big sets from Eminem, Rihanna and Arctic Monkeys this year. With Kele, Razorlight, Glasvegas and Stornoway also on the bill for the Chelmsford and Staffordshire festival - it's shaping up to be a... more info