Bruce Springsteen's manager Jon Landau has spoken about the songwriter's 17th studio album, which is set for release later this year.

The Happy Mondays have announced their plans to reform with the band's original line-up, including backing vocalist and former X Factor finalist Rowetta. The Manchester icons, fronted by Shaun Ryder, will be touring the UK this summer as well as playing festival shows. No dates have yet been announced but it is thought that an official statement will be released in the coming weeks.

Blur's Alex James has found himself at the centre of a 'Twitter-storm' after singing the praises of fast food manufacturers and their products.

US President Barack Obama is apparently seeking support from a host of music names for his re-election campaign, including Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend and Jay-Z.

Tom Petty has added at second date at London's Royal Albert Hall to his short UK and Ireland tour this June.

The Cure have announced five further festival appearances for this summer.

The Artist and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy dominate the nominations for this year's BAFTA Film Awards.

Sales of folk music in the UK last year were up 20% from 2010.

The home of 80s popstar Adam Ant was raided at dawn yesterday (January 16) by UK Border Police.

Billy Bragg, Jeffrey Lewis and Stornoway have all been confirmed to play London's The Apple Cart Festival on June 3.