Guardian Music — Amid all the debate and criticism, let's not forget that music awards are supposed to be funIt's judgment day, or rather judgment week, in the world of music. Both the Mercury prize and the Mobo (Music of Black Origin) awards gear up for their annual... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Eton Gangnam style: the story of a viral sensationPupils at the hallowed school have had a huge online hit with their comedy dance video. Is it possible that th... more info

Guardian Music — The musician writes about his latest project, a soundtrack to a stroll among ancient trees to be played as the public follow in his footstepsI am very keen on walking. I have spent a lot of time walking in wild spaces over the years. It's a meditativ... more info

Guardian Music — Sonic Journey result of project with sounduk and National Trust, and can be played as public follow in musician's footstepsHe is a member of one of the most influential bands of the past 20 years, a sought after producer, a brilliant guitarist. And i... more info

Guardian Music — Touted as the new Grimes, and with a name that is old Norse for virgin, MØ shows her awareness of soulful electronica, with sultry vocals reminiscent of Lana Del ReyHometown: Copenhagen.The lineup: Karen Marie Ørsted (vocals, music).The background:... more info

KEXP Seattle — While they do have some excellent competition, smart money is on Alt-J for the Mercury Prize win. Past winners have been respected veterans (PJ Harvey, Portishead, Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, etc.), but these relative upstarts from Leeds have undoubtedly m... more info

Music is Art — In the past few weeks, Music Is Art has shared PJ Harvey, and Interpol as two fall essentials to listen to during the autumn season. Portishead is simply another. Their albums Dummy, Portishead II, Live at Roseland, and Third, as well as singer Beth ... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular storiesPortishead's Geoff Barrow: "Amy Winehouse had a fake voice"Producer claims Winehouse affected her vocal style, saying "by the end … she had become just a comic c... more info

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Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Chris Brown's albums sabotaged with protest stickersIn the wake of the outcry over the singer's tattoo, protesters are putting warning stickers on his CDs that ... more info