Izzi Dunn is currently on tour in US with Gorillaz but ahead of her new album ‘Cries & Smiles’ check out album track ‘Oblivious’ right here

Izzi Dunn – Oblivious by Cannonball_PR

“’She Fell In Love With Silence’ involves the shattered emotions of a victim of domestic abuse as she pauses to question how to make changes in life. Far from being overburdened with its subject SFILWS bounces along with a searing melody that delights and somehow projects the feeling that ‘the blows will stop’.” Jim Kerr – Lostboy’s new single hits iTunes on August 15th

Angelique Kidjo went back to her musical roots and inspirations on her latest Razor & Tie release, OYO, a collection of original songs combined with covers of classics all infused with her distinctive international sound. The critically acclaimed album showcases songs Kidjo was inspired by throughout her childhood and brings them into a new light with her unique, African-inspired renderings of the original tracks.

Lostboy AKA Jim Kerr – Shadowlands from Cannonball PR on Vimeo.
‘Shadowlands’ is out from May 9th on Edel Records. For more info go to www.lostboyaka.com

Whoreditch: A celebration of the spirit of Rock n Roll

Whoreditch launches a new monthly event in the heart of Brick Lane on Friday 13th November at The Brickhouse, East London’s most secret gem. This event will also serve as the ‘coming out party’ for The Good The Bad, who celebrate their worldwide debut EP release ‘From 001-004’ on London’s freshest indie label Stray Cat Records.
www.whoreditch.co.uk

ONETASTE FESTIVAL 2009 SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER AT THE BEDFORD, BALHAM, LONDON.
New musicians, poets, alternative thinkers & practitioners, filmmakers, actors, DJs & dancers converge for the 1st time in a unique festival for London.
“…a series of MCs, poets, witty musicians, and beat boxers each took turns on stage, none of them outstayed their welcome and all of them were red hot. OneTaste deliver a night out that’s both theatrical and b-boy sharp. I wandered into the Glastonbury night with that rare, gleeful feeling I’d made a great discovery. OneTaste will go far….” Thomas H Green – The Telegraph

Duncan and Nick from Portico Quartet chat to Rosie Swash about their new album Isla, Jazz, the Hang and the noble peace prize on this weeks Guardian Music Weekly. Go and check it out

www.clashmusic.com features Clipper as track of the day today (20th October) – www.clashmusic.com/feature/track-of-the-day-2010-portico-quartet

The Sun online featured an exclusive video of Portico Quartet playin Line at Abbey Road. For more info see The Sun