Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes previews the first tunes from his forthcoming solo album.

President Obama has reconfirmed that he thinks Kanye West is a jackass, and is a bigger fan of Jay-Z.

This Saturday night is the 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland and a number of artists have been confirmed to perform along with the addition of Chuck D to induct the Beastie Boys along with LL Cool J.

Gotye and Adalita have been announced as guests for the APRA Song Summit 2012 in Sydney.

Chocolate Starfish will move ahead with their scheduled performances this month as per the wishes of guitarist Zoran Romic, who passed away on March 31.

The Queen + Adam Lambert shows for Sonisphere 2012 may have been cancelled by Queen have confirmed the UK shows will go ahead.

The Sevens Stadium in Dubai became the Hotel California for one-night only last night when the Eagles played their first ever show in the Middle East.

Dr Dre will reportedly have the late Nate Dogg on stage with him at Coachella in hologram form.

Journey’s Neal Schon, his band and girlfriend Michaele Salahi have had a legal win against Michaele’s estranged husband Tareq.

It’s a great week for commercial pop, with releases from Train, Counting Crows, Kate Miller-Heidke and more.

Green Day have released a video to explain what they are releasing three new albums.

Courtney Love’s rants have taken another bizarre twist after the widow of Kurt Cobain accused 43-year old Dave Grohl of hitting on her 19-year old daughter, Frances Cobain.

New York post-punk miserablists The Walkmen return with their sixth album Heaven and a teaser trailer.

Neil Davidge, producer for UK trip-hop masters Massive Attack, has recorded seven hours of music for the soundtrack to Halo 4.

Joey Ramone’s posthumous solo album is coming and a clip for the first single ‘Rock N Roll Is The Answer’ is online.

After the demise of LCD Soundsystem, James Murphy has reverted back to his academic roots – by writing a book.

Check out Wu-Tang producer RZA’s fantastic remix of Alaskan indie-rockers Portugal. The Man.

Jason Mraz’s new album Love Is A Four Letter Word is streaming online a week before its release.

I must admit I had reservations about going to see Yes without Jon Anderson on vocals but that was quickly set aside as soon as they started.

The English Beat will bring thirty years worth of reggae, ska and pop to Australia and New Zealand.

New Brisbane outfit The Belligerents have scored dates with Van She.

Lil Wayne’s next project will be full of his version of love songs, all of which were written in prison.

Acclaimed Perth new wave rockers Sugar Army announce album number two with a wunderkammer teaser clip.

The death of guitarist Ronnie Montrose has officially been ruled suicide by the San Mateo County coroner.

Ultra-light San Francisco pop-rockers Train announce a quick Australian tour for June on the verge of their new album release.

UK boy band One Direction is being sued by California pop/punk group One Direction for using their name.

Green Day are not planning on releasing a new album, they are planning on releasing three.

The alarms that have been set off over Robin Gibb's health seem to be quite real.

Axl Rose has thrown another one of his famous tantrums and withdrawn from the Guns N’ Roses Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction just days before the event.

Tickets for the Prince Australian tour will go on sale on Monday, April 16 at 9am.