New Releases for week commencing Friday 20th and 27th of December, 2013 (unless otherwise noted below)

Julian Lennon says he is planning a series of events for the SXSW music conference and festival in Austin, Texas next March including a performance with an orchestra.

Former Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond will release on E.P. in 2014 featuring Jarvis Cocker and The Libertines’ Carl Barat.

Orianthi is on the search for four musicians to join her band for a Valentines Day gig in Los Angeles in February and Dave Stewart is putting out the call.

Selena Gomez has cancelled all of her upcoming dates including shows for South-East Asia and Australia.

Matchbox Twenty have released a free eBook documenting their 2012 Australian tour.

Triple J has revealed its Next Crop, the annual list acts to watch in 2014.

Yoko Ono’s ‘Infinite Universe At Dawn’ limited edition book will be released in April, 2014.

Ronald Biggs, the notorious ‘Great Train Robber’ has died at the age of 84 but many remember him more for his stint with The Sex Pistols.

Alicia Keys surprised fans at her Sydney show last night when she invited The Sapphires star Jessica Mauboy to the stage for a duet.

LostProphets singer Ian Watkins will spend the next 29 years in jail as a convicted pedophile.

Beyonce has a new record to her name. She is the first female artist to have five number one albums with her first five albums.

The Beatles had a brief release of Bootlegs today but just hours after the album was released to iTunes it was deleted.

Mark Seymour, frontman for Hunters & Collectors, will address the issues facing musicians in a free talk during the Music, Melbourne + Me exhibition in Melbourne.

Boy & Bear will top off a successful 2013 with a full on national tour in April heading into the regional areas of Australia as well as the cities.

Michael Bublé will battle with Beyoncé for the top of the Australian album chart this week while John Legend is heading for a third week on top of the singles.

Keith Richards, happy birthday to you. The Rolling Stones rhythm guitarist is celebrating his 70th birthday today, December 18.

Snakadaktal have announced the release of their new EP ‘The Sun II’, together with headline shows for Sydney and Melbourne.

Gene Simmons says Kiss would be happy to include departed original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of the band.

Nirvana, Kiss and Hall & Oates are some of the names announced for the 2014 inductions for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jon Cleary is bringing The Absolute Monster Gentlemen band to Australia in March, 2014.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will play at your wedding. But only if your name is Martin Scorese and the wedding is in one of your films.

The 2014 Australian Open tennis season at Rod Laver Arena will feature an all-star cast of Australian performers including a feast of new and heritage music from British India, The Rubens and Daryl Braithwaite over summer.

Prince will become a sitcom star in 2014. He has agreed to appear on New Girl, the hit TV show starring Zooey Deschanel.

Australia is in for something complete different in 2014. The SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque tour is coming Down Under.

Country star Ray Price has passed away at the age of 87.

Chris Brown is once again the trouble with the law. This time his probation has been revoked.

Birds of Tokyo’s ‘Lanterns’ was the most played song on Australian radio during 2013.

Band Of Horses announce the release of 'Acoustic at the Ryman', a 10-song album featuring acoustic renditions of songs from their catalogue.

Ivy League has announced that The Rubens’ debut album has been certified platinum.