Lemon Jelly are pretty kewl.
I read the other day that Tim Burgess (the lead singer in the Charlatans) is releasing a solo album this year, there's my music tip before I've even heard it!
The Linkin Park album is growing on me, but I only really like tracks 2 and 4 so far. They should sack the naff rapper and let Chester scream a lot more, I'd like that better.