ContactMusic — Mumford and Sons new album will be doom folk The Cave band have been taking in a range of different influences for the follow up to debut record Sigh No More from the folk which their sound is rooted in to heavy metal Keyboardist Ben L... more info

Guardian Music — London band's next record will feature a much heavier sound, like 'Black Sabbath meets Nick Drake'Mumford & Sons' second album will be a "doom folk" record, inspired by the heavy sounds of Black Sabbath as well as, apparently, Adele. There is still n... more info

Chorus.fm — Watch footage of *Florence + the Machine (http://www.absolutepunk.net/florenceandthemachine)* performing at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas in the replies. You can also check out photos from her afterparty here (http://ronyspb.com/12-11-11/all.html... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jane's Addiction is a parody of itself, while Black Keys and Mumford & Sons wipe out pretenses; Florence + the Machine and Foster the People are embraced. Guys with guitars roamed freely Sunday night at the Gibson Amphitheatre, where bands... more info

Guardian Music — At 21, Laura Marling has won a Brit and twice been shortlisted for the Mercury prize. Buy the Observer on Sunday for a free album by the folk sensation comprising studio tracks and live materialIn September, Laura Marling released her brilliant third... more info

Detroit Free Press — Kanye West will be in pole position for February's Grammy Awards. The rapper garnered seven nominations Wednesday to lead an eclectic cast of contenders that includes Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars, who earned six apiece. more info

Guardian Music — A new festival looks set to be India's answer to GlastonburyIt can be difficult when travelling by train in India to ensure you disembark at the correct city. Especially when it is 5am, and everybody around you is busy giggling at your pronunciation.... more info

Chorus.fm — *Tonight Alive (http://absolutepunk.net/tonightalive)*'s cover of *Mumford & Sons* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/mumfordandsons)' "Little Lion Man" can be heard here (http://www.myspace.com/punkgoes/music/songs/little-lion-man-85320935). more info

Guardian Music — A mind-numbing cultural diet of Downton Abbey, Adele, home-baking, crafts à la Kirstie Allsopp and novelty knitwear is crushing the spirit of the nation. Rise up against the New BoredomIt's now clear why Julian Fellowes was made a Tory life peer la... more info

Guardian Music — There are various cruel reasons why we should chuck this Motown-influenced pop act right in the bin. But we like themHometown: White City.The lineup: Liam O'Donnell (vocals), Beanie Bhebhe (guitar), Adam Coney (bass), Dean Valentine Smith (drums).The... more info