Guardian Music — Athletes from God's own county have won more medals than most participating countries. Emily Brinnand and Olivia Taylor celebrate at Sheftival. Plus the Northerner's first Storify. Can it get more exciting?To bring people, sport and music together f... more info

Guardian Music — Baaba Maal, Damon Albarn and Bombay Bicycle are among the lineup of musicians who will tour the UK by train in SeptemberReading this on mobile? Click her to view videoThe collective of African and western musicians known as Africa Express has reveale... more info

Prefix — A wildly eclectic crew of musicians will hit the road together this September as part of the ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/damon-albarn-charli-xcx-and-others-plan-africa-exp/67458/ more info

Perez Hilton — The Noisettes are back, and we're so happy about that!!! Especially because they've come back with some delightful pop that could only be made in England! It's COOL pop! Pop is cool here! And, this is perfectly timed for the Olympics! Check out the u... more info

Guardian Music — A weekend of free music held on stages along the ThamesReading on mobile? Watch hereBilled as a curtain raiser for the London 2012 Olympics, BT River of Music is being hyped as a "once-in-a-lifetime event that will bring you the best contemporary mus... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Take a listen to the first single to be taken from the Noisettes new album ‘Contact’ which drops on August 27th. ‘That Girl’ officially comes out on August 13th. This has the potential to be a big track in my opinion, its extremely catchy and... more info

ContactMusic — Noisettes find it easier to write songs when theyre away from home The Winner duo - made up of Shingai Shoniwa and Dan Smith - say its better to be apart from their friends and family in London when recording and loved spending time in America re... more info

Guardian Music — Here are the best small-scale music festivals of the summerAll Tomorrow's PartiesWhen 7-9 DecemberWhere Butlins, Minehead, SomersetWhat Eclectic get-together, curated by the NationalWho Kronos Quartet, the Antlers, Owen Pallett, Boris, Tim Hecker, Me... more info

Guardian Music — A collaboration of African and western musicians, Africa Express is now headlining festivals and planning a huge train tour of the UK this year. Damon Albarn and Baaba Maal talk to Caspar Llewellyn Smith'It's always felt like a journey on an African... more info

Gigwise — 'Don't Upset The Rhythem' stars reveal first single from third album more info