ContactMusic — A special Olympic concert will take place in Hyde Park today to celebrate the start of the 2012 Olympics The show will coincide with Danny Boyles elaborate opening ceremony which will be shown on big screens in Hyde Park for concert-goers to enjoy Fo... more info

Guardian Music — Far from being just another soul singer, Josephine Oniyama is more Morrissey in Manchester than Dusty in MemphisHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Josephine Oniyama (vocals, music).The background: Josephine Oniyama is not another soul girl, even though... more info

Guardian Music — The new star of British soul on gigging in a cemetery, drinking through the rain and the importance of plastic bagsHave you been to a lot of festivals?No, but I did a lot of camping when I was young, so when I first went to a festival – it was T In... more info

Guardian Music — A huge concert marking the start of the London 2012 Olympics will feature four bands, respresenting each part of the United Kingdom – but are they the right artists?Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics will play a huge concert t... more info

Guardian Music — Show to mark start of London 2012 Olympic Games will also feature acts representing Scotland (Paolo Nutini), Wales (Stereophonics) and Northern Ireland (Snow Patrol)Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics are to play a gig in London'... more info

Gigwise — Alongside Snow Patrol, Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini more info

Gigwise — Snow Patrol, Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini also on bill for Hyde Park show more info

Guardian Music — (Decca)Inveterate collaborators, the Chieftains celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new generation of roots acts. That most are drawn from Americana circles allows Paddy Moloney et al to emphasise folk's transatlantic trade, with Bon Iver lamenti... more info

Guardian Music — An acoustic troubadour with one foot in the world of hip-hopHometown: Swindon.The lineup: Josh Kumra (voice, guitar).The background: Of all the acts appearing at our New Band of the Day night next Wednesday at the Barfly in Camden, Josh Kumra is, to ... more info

Pop Justice — Authentic Chanteuse Lana Del Rey has released a video for 'Blue Jeans', which show her in black and white (of course) having a 'poolside dip' with a heavily-tattooed man and some crocodiles. (Ace Showbiz) (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00048856... more info