Guardian Music — His debut album was nominated for the Mercury prize – then his label locked away the followup. For his third album, Fionn Regan is going it aloneFionn Regan sits in the ­window of an east London cafe, all spindly limbs and a great scoop of ... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker MORRISSEY has joined a campaign to encourage Latin Americans to participate in the country's 2010 census.The former The Smiths frontman follows in... more info

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ContactMusic — Morrissey is "warm and funny".Although the former Smiths singer is famed for his dour persona, outspoken Courteeners frontman Liam Fray was pleasantly surprised... more info

Guardian Music — It's that time again when the music biz gathers to give gongs to the least-deserving of acts. Here are some classic clangersRadiohead have never won a Brit. PJ Harvey's never won a Brit. Dizzee Rascal's never won a Brit. Nor have The Smiths, The Ston... more info

Stereogum — When I was in high school I had a Meat Is Murder t-shirt. The one with the lyrics to the album's title track on the front: "It's not natural, normal or kind / The flesh you so fancifully fry / The meat in your mouth / As you savor the flavor / O... more info

Pop Justice — Amazing: The Bird & The Bee have got a new album coming out and it's all covers of Hall & Oates songs (except for one track which is brand new). THE BIRD & THE BEE IN BRIEF: A 'chanteuse' called Inara George along with a chap by the name of Greg Ku... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Bono and The Edge on being bad drivers, nearly bankrupting themselves, and laughing at Morrissey. Being successful doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve compromised your credibility The Edge: Looking back, there are so many bands that, at different... more info

Guardian Music — When Mercury prizewinners Elbow toured the US, they chose a hugely talented but unknown American singer/songwriter to support them. Now Jesca Hoop has followed them home to Manchester… and it's a musical marriage made in heavenIt's one of those... more info

Guardian Music — He's a bit hip-hop, a bit electro and a bit new wave. But is this Brooklyn MC the rap Morrissey or the new PM Dawn?Hometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Theophilus London (vocals, music).The background: It's an enticing thought: a black Morrissey or Elvis C... more info