Guardian Music — The Temper Trap weigh in on the London riots via the kind of windy cliches that would make Coldplay winceDuring last summer's riots, voices were heard suggesting the ongoing events might perversely be good for music. Violence, disenfranchisement, ni... more info

Gigwise — As he joins Leona Lewis, Rizzle Kicks as Hackney mentor more info

Guardian Music — You might be damaging your hearing by exposing yourself to the sound levels at rock gigs. What can you do about it?The problemTaking earplugs to a concert may seem counterintuitive. You want to hear the music don't you? But last week rapper Plan B an... more info

Guardian Music — The singer on her second album, the new breed of honest pop stars and the effect of last year's riots on her native HackneyAt a recent gig the singer Paloma Faith teed up a performance of ballads from her 2009 album Do You Want The Truth or Something... more info

ContactMusic — Leona Lewis is to teach a masterclass to London teenagers The Bleeding Love hitmaker along with rapper Plan B will help with the BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra Academy initiative in her home town of Hackney east London with the project aiming to help 10... more info

ContactMusic — Leona Lewis and Plan B are to share the secrets of their success with keen youngsters after signing up to speak at a music academy masterclass in London The stars as well as rappers Labrinth and Dizzee Rascal are backing the Bbc Radio 1 and 1Xtra Aca... more info

Gigwise — See the UK rapper scaring Jools Holland and BBC2 viewers more info

Guardian Music — Tom Jones? Plan B? Punch Brothers? Vote for your favourite act from this week's show more info

Gigwise — See the preview of new British film on Gigwise now more info

411 Mania — They want you to wear earplugs when around loud noises... more info