Chicago Tribune — Michael Kiwanuka was coming off an acclaimed 2012 debut album, "Home Again," when Kanye West called and invited him to studio sessions in Hawaii for the album that would become "Yeezus" in 2013. Here was an unexpected opportunity thrown at a U.K. sin... more info

NME — Tour next spring follows sold-out run next month more info

JamBase — Watch excellent footage of singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka’s recent performance in Germany. more info

NME — Ten artists will play shows in London and Manchester more info

Core News — “Nas’s remixes of Michael Kiwanuka tracks for The Get Down soundtrack are tonight’s Hottest Record In The World, plus Christine And The Queens picks the Party Playlist.” Check out other Annie Mac shows in the archive and subscribe to the feed... more info

Rock Sound — This is gonna be fun. Biffy Clyro, Twin Atlantic and more have been announced for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge month, where 24 artists will perform sessions for the station across September. Biffy Clyro will be in the studio on Friday, Septem... more info

NME — Anohni, Michael Kiwanuka and Skepta trail the frontrunners more info

KEXP Seattle — The nominees are in for this year’s prestigious Mercury Prize, unfortunately now known as the “Hyundai” Mercury Prize. Heavy hitters David Bowie and Radiohead lead the shortlist, alongside Michael Kiwanuka (above), Anohni, Savages, and more. No... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — David Bowie, Radiohead, ANOHNI, Bat For Lashes, Savages, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula, The 1975 and more. Continue reading… more info

NME — Skepta, Anohni, Laura Mvula and Michael Kiwanuka also tipped for prize more info