Rawkblog — You’d think the Internet would expedite things, but there’s still a dearth of access to Australian music in blogosphere-land, at least at the sites I frequent. Here’s your passport: Ned Collete’s 2006 gem Jokes And Trials, a wryly somber sing... more info

MTV.com News — The two also bring Mase onboard, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid DJ Drama, Cam'ron and Vado Photo: MTV News This Week's Main Pick Street Kings: Cam'ron and DJ Drama Holding It Down For: NYC and ATL Mixtape: Gangsta Grillz: Boss o... more info

MTV.com News — 'I want it to be something that's really important,' Jigga says of his move to movies, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Getty Images The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive "Hollywood" isn't just the name of a Jay-Z song — H... more info

MTV.com News — Drake talks about his new collaborator, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne and Drake Photo: Rahman Dukes/MTV News "I'm ready to go and get it," said Vado, Cam'ron's new find. "You put me in the game, I'm like, 'Wooo' right now. Hy... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — V Festival 2009 Live: The HeadlinersOn: 4Music (UK ONLY)Date: Sunday 23rd August 2009Time: 10:00 pm to 12:30 am (2 hours and 30 minutes long)Dave Berry presents live coverage of the V Festival from Chelmsford, featuring live headline sets from Oasis ... more info

NME — Mike Skinner in a good mood as he plays the hits more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Forecasters are expecting good conditions for this weekend's V Festival, which kicks-off on Saturday.The dual leg event takes place in Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Essex.According to current predictions, Chelmsford should see dry and ... more info

The Culture Of Me — Rinse FM DJ and friend of ours Marco Del Horno just banged out his very own remix of the gem grime track "Slow Songs", by the south London mixtape king Giggs and featuring Mike Skinner aka The Streets. The original... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — TV HighlightsV Festival 2009 Live: The HeadlinersOn: 4Music (UK ONLY)Date: Sunday 23rd August 2009Time: 10:00 pm to 12:30 am (2 hours and 30 minutes long)Dave Berry presents live coverage of the V Festival from Chelmsford, featuring live headline set... more info

Clickmusic — The Streets to now play Edinburgh Picture House on 31st August. more info