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Bryan Ferry takes lead vocal on the Todd Terje cover of the Robert Palmer classic ‘Johnny and Mary’.

Sydney’s WSFM and Melbourne’s Gold 104.3 have rebranded to together become the new Classic Hits Pure Gold Network.

Geisha’s Chris Doheny has written the new song ‘Gallipoli’ to commemorate Anzac Day and raise funds for the Returned & Services League of Australia.

Coldplay have today announced that ‘Midnight’, one of the songs from their upcoming new album Ghost Stories, has been remixed by Giorgio Moroder.

Brisbane six-piece Sheppard retain their No.1 position on the ARIA Singles chart this week as “Geronimo” also claims Gold (●) in sales in its fourth week in the charts.

The members of GWAR and Slave Pit, Inc. have announced the formation of The Dave Brockie Foundation to honor the group’s leader who passed away on March 23.

Peaches Geldof’s funeral was held today. The 25-year-old TV star-and-journalist was found dead at her home on April 7, with her cause of death unknown at the moment.

Dave Davies has taken to his official Facebook page to send out encouragement to ailing AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young.

Paul McCartney has been forced to postpone his show in Santiago because the plane carrying his equipment did not arrive in time.

Lorde’s upcoming Australian tour, due to start in Melbourne on Thursday, has been postponed because Ella Yelich-O’Connor aka Lorde is ill.

Sheppard will tour Australia with Keith Urban in June in somewhat Queensland double header. Sheppard hail from Brisbane. Urban grew up in Caboolture, 40 minutes north of Brisbane.

Gregg Allman has cancelled the two remaining dates in Sydney and Melbourne on his current and first ever Australian tour.

Outkast will perform at Splendour In The Grass in July according to Outkast.

Russell Morris debut at no. 4 on the ARIA album chart with ‘Van Dieman’s Land’ has giving the Australian music legend the highest debut of his 48 year career.

Prince has had one busy week with new publishing, catalog and recording deals.

Bill Ward did not participate in the Black Sabbath reunion that is ongoing. As the only founding member not with the band, he does have regrets, especially one major one.

Paul Stanley is a bonafide best selling author.

Deni Blues and Roots Festival has had a big increase in numbers this year following the launch of the new music festival in Deniliquin, New South Wales in 2013.