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10. MC Hammer

Who? 90's ridiculous trouser-wearing legend.

Why? An unlikely Twitter hero, the Hammer man is proof that you don't have to be current (or even relevant) to get involved. Very active and engaged with his followers, and, who can honestly say they don't want to know what Vanilla Ice is like these days?

Tweet of the week: "Top 5 things to do today: 1. Gym 2. Production meetings 3. Dancejam 4. Rehearsals 5. Be grateful and appreciative to be among the living".

9. Sonic Youth

Who? Long-surviving noise-rockers from NYC.

Why? While approaching the generic 'band' Twitter feed with caution, it's clear that one unnamed member of Sonic Youth – or, at the very least someone very close to the band – likes to Tweet tasty morsels from the studio.

Tweet of the week: "'anti-orgasm' mixed, spent some time w/ Matador folks and Sam. Now we're ready for a busy weekend of mixing."

8. Dave Matthews

Who? Dave Matthews Band mainman and namesake.

Why? When you compare the three Twitters Dave follows (two of which are Barack Obama and CNN) with the 100,797 Twitters following him, you might assume a lot of singular Tweets to follow. But, actually, he's surprisingly engaged with his audience.

Tweet of the week: "The album will probably be a little late. But not for a lack of effort. Work work work. Today I am not fond of myself. Ugh. Good music tho."

7. Lilly Allen

Who? Gobby UK-chart dominator/Keith Allen's daughter.

Why? Underneath that sarcastic, confrontational exterior is a sarcastic, addicted blog-hound. Well known for bitching on MySpace, Ms Allen's made the transition to Twitter with hilarious results.

Tweet of the week: "Today has been odd. I did an interview in a spaceship and went on what looked like a Japanese version of [kids TV show] Going Live and Willy Wonka. Weird".

6. Ben Kweller

Who? Singer-songwriter of the indie folk variety.

Why? Ben's Tweets are very much like his Twitter bio – 'I write songs, record them and sing them for people. I love music and Bass fishing. Most of all I love my wife Liz and my son Dorian' – honest and personable.

Tweet of the week: "I've been sick now for a few days. My voice is gnarly... I'm still doing the instore though. 3 songs only. I'll sign whatever u want."

5. Calvin Harris

Who? 80s obsessed beat-maker from Scotland.

Why? Anyone who receives a Tweet from Alan McGee saying: "your twitter chat is second to none" is good enough for us. Here you'll find amusing tales of life on the road and, er… food.

Tweet of the week: "Grandaddy A.M 180 what a tune. I miss Grandaddy. I asked Jason Lyttle to sing on I'm Not Alone and he told me no thanks, worth a shot eh".

4. Little Boots

Who? So cool and 'now' it hurts electro-bothering pinup.

Why? Little Boots mastered Yamaha's Tenori-on while she was still in her mother's womb, so micro-blogging-ability is probably ingrained in her DNA. Tweets mostly involve partying, DJing and hangover-ing.

Tweet of the week: "Made it through DJ set. Was a right banger... Hot Chip switch LA remix... built in crowd noises... never fails".

3. John Mayer

Who? Perennial celebrity bed-hopper/amazing blues guitarist.

Why? As well as keeping up to date with John Mayer's will they/won't they masquerade with Jennifer Aniston, the guitarist is one of the more humorous of the Tweeting A-list.

Tweet of the week: "Heard the new U2 today. Not sure what to think about it. I'll have to wait for the public opinion so I can think the opposite of it".

2. Imogen Heap

Who? Former 50% of Frou Frou now solo electronica queen.

Why? Ms Heap also partakes in a regular video blog via YouTube and seems to spend an awful lot of time apologising for the lateness of her untitled third album. Regardless, her Tweets are regular, informative and, er… entertaining.

Tweet of the week: "Publisher's just left very excited indeed! Yay! x Right... back to [new song] Not Now But Soon. Was missing an old plug-in. Got it now."

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