Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Richard Z. Kruspe (RAMMSTEIN, EMIGRATE) has contributed guest vocals to "Move It", the latest single from Tomoyasu Hotei, the Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer who is best known internationally for his "Kill Bill" theme "Battle Witho... more info

Stereogum — I recently wrote about my appreciation for the 1975, a British band who have become full-fledged superstars making sleek, sexy bubblegum pop along the lines of INXS and Duran Duran. “UGH,” the second single from their unwieldily titled sophomore ... more info

Stereogum — “How can I call myself a straight man,” a barback asked me and my friend, “if I would rather look at Michael Hutchence than all these pretty girls?” He returned to his duties, collecting empty glasses and wiping down the bar, and we were left... more info

Stereogum — Before his 1997 death, the former INXS singer Michael Hutchence was working on a solo album with producers Danny Saber and Andy Gill. The songs from those sessions have never come out, though Hutchence’s website shared a preview of a new track call... more info

Stereogum — Well, here’s some news to celebrate: there might be a new Deerhunter album soon! Last night, frontman Bradford Cox played an all-electronic set of seemingly new material at NXNE under his solo moniker Atlas Sound, described by one anonymous Reddito... more info

Stereogum — Brandon Flowers has been doing plenty of covers as he tours in support of his new solo album The Desired Effect, including several classic songs from the likes of INXS, the Pretenders, and New Order. His latest, though, is a collaboration with a sign... more info

Stereogum — Brandon Flowers is surging full speed ahead with his solo career, and after debuting the excellent lead single “Can’t Deny My Love,” we’ve heard a few more new songs played live, along with a Robert Palmer cover. Today another cover from the ... more info

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The Independent — Tim Farriss may never be able to perform again after he severed part of his hand in a boating accident. more info

The Daily Mail — The only daughter of INXS rock god Michael Hutchence, will likely fail to receive much of her famous father's fortune when she comes into her inheritance. more info