Nialler9 — Donal Dineen has curated a 25-track Autumn mix featuring songs from James Blake, Adebisi Shank, Moondog, Meljoann, Bingo, Visionair, Tricky Major Grave, Solar Bears, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh and more. Follow Donal on Twitter. more info

Guardian Music — Koko, LondonTired of being, as he put it, "not there", Tricky recently had his first period of abstinence from weed since he was 15. He may or may not have resumed the habit – he was certainly puffing on some sort of cigarette toward the end of thi... more info

Scotsman.com — TRICKY ARCHES, GLASGOW **** more info

All About Jazz — The Warmth and Mirth of an Irish Christmas: Fiddler Eileen Ivers, Tricky Wrens, and Troublesome Cakes on US Tour Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that are part and parcel of Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ive... more info

Addict Music — With every track incorporating different styles and guest vocalists, it is a testament to Tricky that he manages to create so much in so little time. more info

Perez Hilton — Right after announcing her divorce from hubby, Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera flew to Hawaii for the grand opening of the posh and private Edition Hotel. A source claims: "She wanted to get away. Christina landed late last night and is travelin... more info

BBC 6 Music — Tricky tells 6 Music he's been back in touch with his old bandmates. more info

Guardian Music — Cockpit, LeedsGuitar bands have been a commercially threatened species lately, which may be why this year's second Radar tour has hooked together two of the noisiest in the country to launch a fightback. London's Chapel Club offer a slightly poppier ... more info

Guardian Music — Deodorant makers Right Guard have entered the live-sessions game, writes Chris SalmonTwo years ago, Birmingham-born DJ Nic Harcourt left the influential LA public radio station KCRW after 10 years of presenting its Morning Become Eclectic show. Dur... more info

Guardian Music — This Kiwi five-piece play thumping, pumping rocked-up synth-pop that distils the sound of MGMT at their most populistHometown: Auckland.The lineup: David Beadle, Thom Powers, Aaron Short, Jesse Wood, Alisa Xayalith.The background: The Naked and Famou... more info