Idolator — In the face of tough economic times and not very many big-ticket shows, the concert industry actually did better this summer than it did in 2007! Well, if you only look at one measure of the industry, anyway. Billboard reports that overall concert gr... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasisinet are delighted to announce that Oasis will be playing the legendary Slane Castle on Saturday June 20th 2009.This is the first time the band have headlined this famous outdoor venue, although they played there as special guests to REM in 1995... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasis are to play Slane Castle next summer. The official announcement will be made today but thanks to leaks on online bulletin boards and blogs, the vast majority of Irish music fans already know.Promoters MCD will make the announcement at a press c... more info

Perez Hilton — With the presidential election soon approaching, many musicians have taken an active role in participating to promote awareness. Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and many others have helped out. And, now, Beastie Boys' are hitting the road ... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Getty Since 1984, when Bruce Springsteen took umbrage to Ronald Reagan’s use of “Born in the U.S.A.,” there’s been a long history of presidential candidates taking a brow-beating from musicians who don’t want their work used as an en... more info

Reuters - Bruce Springsteen concluded his three-day barnstorming tour in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday night with a 50-minute acoustic set for about 5,000 people in Ypsilanti. more info

Reuters — YPSILANTI, Michigan (Billboard) - Bruce Springsteen concluded his three-day barnstorming tour in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday night with a 50-minute acoustic set for about 5,000 people in Ypsilanti. more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Bruce Springsteen concluded his three-day barnstorming tour in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday night with a 50-minute acoustic set for about 5,000 people in Ypsilanti. more info

Rolling Stone — In this week’s New Music Report, Rolling Stone’s Christian Hoard discusses new albums from Bob Dylan, Of Montreal and Pretenders, as well as the latest news on Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z and AC/DC. Click above for the latest in reviews, news and br... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasis have explained why they are drafting in a choir for their forthcoming BBC Electric Proms show.Noel Gallagher said the band decided to join forces with the Crouch End Festival Chorus because the "BBC like to do something special" for the event.T... more info