The Vaccines have recorded a haunting acoustic version of the Abba classic ‘The Winner Takes It All’ and made it available as a free download.

R&B-dance sensation Timomatic delivers his self-titled debut album via promo shows around the nation.

Rapper Drake and Aaliyah’s cousin have spoken about the posthumous album they are producing for the late R&B star.

British stadium rock giants Muse have dished out copies of the song that made fans fear they’d gone dubstep.

Adelaide band 50 In The City are the round 7 Red Bull Bedroom Jam winners.

City Riots have completed work on their debut album and have released a single and live dates.

EDM superstar Deadmau5 announces a new album, offers a single with My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way, then says he’s taking a break from music.

The will of Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, prevents commercial interests capitalising on his creative output.

Nashville scuzz-rock duo JEFF The Brotherhood prepare their Dan Auerbach-produced new album.

Post-hardcore heroes Alexisonfire will do a farewell tour, with two of the nine shows in Oz.

Rihanna and Chris Brown are reportedly just weeks away from confirming their romance.

Usher channelled Michael Jackson during a karaoke session this week.

It’s a good week for the oldies and country, with releases from the Celtic Thunder, Adam Brand, Catherine Britt and more.

Capitol Records and the Beach Boys begin their major reissue campaign for the band's 50th anniversary with two new hits compilations and remastered versions of twelve classic albums.

Justin Bieber says that he wants to develop his acting skills.

Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork are about to go on the road as the Monkees for the first time in 15 years.

Dubbed by many festival goers as "the greatest festival in Australian music history", ATP caused quite a stir when it was here last in 2009. Now Australian fans will get a chance to attend the unique festival once again with The Drones bringing together all of the artists for the 2013 edition.

Russia's ruling party has criticized pop superstar Madonna for her words of support for the Russian punk band Pussy Riot - currently detained under charges of "hooliganism" and "inciting religious hatred".

Dizzee Rascal and singer Pepper deliver a live clip to his official London Games theme ‘Scream’ (with a Jay-Z cameo!).

Diplo’s Major Lazer has delivered a banging remix of the first song from No Doubt’s new album.

The forthcoming documentary about world-beating pub-rockers Cosmic Psychos has hit its crowdfunding target.

In the lead up to her new album, Cat Power offers a free download of new song ‘Cherokee’.

Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson may very well soon be a member of the Australian Parliament.

One Direction will reportedly perform at Sunday night's Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derülo bonded over "tragic" things.

Pink says that she is constantly in tears after becoming a mother to baby daughter, Willow.

Bobbi Kristina Brown and Paris Jackson have reportedly become close friends.

Beth Ditto is desperate to write a song for Madonna.

A new Aaliyah song, 'Enough Said,' has leaked and is causing a stir.

Welcome to paradise. Or, rather, for a die-hard Green Day fan, the 700-person underground venue the Echoplex in Echo Park, CA.