USA Today Music — Seeking something fresh and exciting to complement its upcoming induction ceremony, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum ... more info

Seeking something fresh and exciting to complement its upcoming induction ceremony, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has gotten its fondest wish ” the cooperation of 1999 inductee Bruce Springsteen in launching a new exhibit solely ... more info

Associated Press — CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is launching an exhibit dedicated to the Boss.... more info

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Guardian Music — It might not be the one you think. Johnny Black tells how virtual labels, games and 'synchronisation' are changing the measure of pop successIt used to be easy to tell who the big acts were. If an artist appeared regularly on Top of the Pops or lodge... more info

Stereogum — While out in LA, Barsuk pop crew Ra Ra Riot did three things of note: a session at KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic (full band), a sold-out show at the El Rey Theatre (full band), and a full-on power slide a la Bruce Springsteen at said sold-out Lo... more info

Guardian Music — LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND and Elixer will be released exclusively through US retailer Target, although details of UK release are still awaitedFans of Prince won't have to decide whether they want his new rock album, electro album, or the one where he doe... more info

Idolator — Today, the Oklahoma state legislature announced that "Do You Realize??," the 2002 hit by professional hallucinogen-abusers and occasional rock band Flaming Lips, would be the state's official rock song! This new honor sits perfectly next to their sta... more info

Rolling Stone — Last week Steve Van Zandt called up Rolling Stone to chat up his new record label Last Cathedral, which will focus exclusively on hard rock releases. “We decided to keep Wicked Cool a garage label and keep a real consistent identity,” says Van Za... more info

Guardian Music — Few can chronicle the storms of an economically-savaged America better than the BossLast month saw the release of Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, a film set in working-class New Jersey. For the closing track Aronofsky chose seasoned soundtrack artis... more info