Big time concert promoter Live Nation is getting behind dates for Sydney’s Howling Bells.

Keith Richards has re-recorded a reggae version one of his 1992 solo songs and a Bob Marley classic with Natalie Pa’apa’a and Salvador Persico of Melbourne’s Blue King Brown.

J Mascis has announced that his new solo album Tied to a Star will be available on CD / LP / DL in the UK from August 25th via Sub Pop.

Bad Company has announced they will release two of their biggest albums on 180-gram vinyl on July 1 via Rhino Records.

After losing his battle with brain cancer, Doc Neeson has been laid to rest.

The Beatles played their only shows in Australia 50 years ago this week but unlike the marathons fans expect now, The Beatles 1964 shows comprised of 10 songs in about 30 minutes.

Amity Affliction should have the number one album in Australia this week and Justice Crew look good to stay with the top single.

iHeartRadio Music News, powered by Noise11.com, this week features interviews with David Gray, James Blunt, Monique Brumby, Engelbert Humperdinck and John Brewster of The Angels.

The soundtrack for the Clint Eastwood directed ‘Jersey Boys’ movie will be released at the end of June.

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco has been working on “not quiet a solo record” he has titled ‘Sukierae’.

Les Paul would have been 99 this week and his incredible career and legacy live on with those that admire his musical talents and inventions.

Led Zeppelin should have two out of three of their reissues land in the US Top 10 this week while Led Zep 2 will land at around 11 or 12.

Morrissey has called off all of the remaining dates for his US tour.

Kimbra will release a deluxe edition of her new album ‘The Golden Echo’ featuring three tracks that will not be available on the standard edition.

The Rolling Stones #14OnFire tour played in Berlin on Tuesday night.

Eagles have added a second Melbourne show from February 24.

Icehouse will head back on the road for dates across Australia from September.

The top young movers and shakers in the world of music have been revealed in Spotify's list of the hottest 25 artists under 25 years old.

Stevie Wonder 'Another Star' is the theme tune for the BBC's World Cup coverage.

Oasis are to go on display later this month.

The Vamps this week premiered the video for next single Somebody To You.

alt-J have announced the release of their second album, This Is All Yours, the follow-up to their million-selling Mercury Prize-winning debut record, 'An Awesome Wave'.

Dame Vera Lynn this week made Official Chart history by becoming the oldest living artist to have a Top 20 record.

Jack White has today announced four European headline shows for November.

James Kottak, the drummer for the Scorpions, has released a lengthy statement about his arrest and prison term in Dubai.

Paul McCartney continues to suffer the effects of a virus that hit him while touring Japan last month and doctors have advised that he get more rest.

Rik Mayall, best known for his role as one of The Young Ones, has died at age 56.

Garry Frost, guitarist and songwriter for Moving Pictures, can add the OAM to his name.

The Strokes are live again for the first time since 2011.

Ignore the music snobs. James Blunt’s live show is of world class standard.