New York Post — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominations for 2017 on Tuesday, and it seems the boomer-rock-obsessed institution might finally be modernizing. A little. Included on the ballot this year are Bad Brains, Chaka Khan, Chic, Depeche Mode, Ele... more info

USA Today Music — Other first-timers up for induction include Depeche Mode, ELO and Joan Baez.             more info

USA Today Music — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announces nominees for 2017 induction, including first-timers Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey, Jane's Addiction, Electric Light Orchestra, Depeche Mode, Joan Baez, Bad Brains and Steppenwolf.         ... more info

USA Today Music — Other first-timers up for induction include Depeche Mode, ELO and Joan Baez.             more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tonight's NYC shows include Jeff Lynne's ELO, Angel Olsen, Cobalt, Rodriguez, ESG, Nada Surf, Head Wound City, and more. Continue reading… more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Given the breathtaking melodies and arrangements propelling Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night, it’s a wonder that the venue’s stage and shell didn’t blast off into the ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Given the breathtaking melodies and arrangements propelling Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night, it’s a wonder that the venue’s stage and shell didn’t blast off into the ... more info

Gigwise — Festival Number 6 is enduring a very wet second day in the Welsh mountains but to brighten the mood, Blossoms have just announced that they'll be playing a set with the Joe Duddell Orchestra. Last year saw Blossoms play Tim Peaks Diner at this fest... more info

Stereogum — On The Tonight Show last night, Jimmy Fallon notched another classic-rock star impression on his seemingly endless list of them. During a sketch about the original version of Tom Petty’s rock classic “Free Fallin,'” Fallon, strapped with a doub... more info

BBC News - UK — Stockport band Blossoms stay at the top of the UK albums chart for a second week, holding off competition from ELO and Drake. more info