First Lady Michelle Obama has sent soul singer Sharon Jones a thank you note for a copy of one of Jones’ records.

That band who wrote ‘All Star’ announce a new album and an October visit to our shores.

Brit indie darlings The xx are in Australia and deliver the first taste of their new Coexist album, ‘Angels’.

Bob Babbitt, whose bass work can be heard on the majority of Motown hits of the late 60's and early 70's, passed away on Monday at a Nashville Hospice after suffering from brain cancer. He was 74.

A previously unreleased and rare Sammy Hagar song has surfaced on a new compilation album from MelodicRock.com.

Check out Hype Williams’ muscle car chase video for Jack White’s ‘Freedom At 21’, with a cameo from Josh Homme.

Devo founder Gerald Casale has a fascinating story to tell about Devo.

Melbourne indie kids Oh Mercy get a little more rhythmic on their new single ‘Drums’ from their forthcoming album.

Green Day have released ‘Oh Love’, the first single from their upcoming trilogy of albums.

No Doubt have released ‘Settle Down’, the first taste of their reunion album ‘Push and Shove’.

Musicians all over the world are paying tribute to Deep Purple founder Jon Lord who passed away today at the age of 71.

Deep Purple keyboard player Jon Lord has passed away at the age of 71. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Mumford & Sons have released a video trailer for their new album 'Babel' and the tracklisting.

Sylvester Stallone has spoken for the first time about the death of his son Sage Stallone.

Melissa Etheridge’s live show this week in Melbourne was exceptionally good.

Aussie rap star 360 has been tweeting madly about making music for his new album.

New tunes from Dizzee Rascal seem eminent after the British rapper has added another one to his live set list recently.

Pseudo Echo will mark their 30th anniversary with a brand new single release.

Japanese psych rock act The Zoobombs book a zippy tour for August on the back of their new album.

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke will do guest vocals on electro producer Flying Lotus’ next album.

According to tradition, the gathering of the Juggalos – that’s what we call Insane Clown Posse fans – is announced via spectacular infomercial and now the 23 minute announcement is out.

Hip-hop legends Public Enemy have dropped a new video clip for their single ‘I Shall Not Be Moved’ from their twelfth album.

Pop starlet Mandy Moore will bring her husband, alt-country star Ryan Adams, in on her next album.

France’s Front National party will sue Madonna over an image of their leader and a swastika appearing during her live show.

The Living End add more Sydney Big Red Tickets after the first lot for their mammoth retrospective tour sold out in minutes.

Karise Eden follows in the footsteps of Seeker Lover Keeper and Lisa Mitchell with an intimate national church tour.

Kasey Chambers will perform on the Santa Monica Pier for the G’Day USA Australia Rocks The Pier series in California.

Big Day Out founder Ken West as dropped a few words about the upcoming music festival featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

The Big Day Out 2013 line-up is...

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs head up the Big Day Out 2013.