Guardian Music — From Serge Gainsbourg's Gallic gruffness to Donna Summer's simulated orgasms, tell us the songs that light your fireIt's official: the 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon knows no bounds. After boosting sales in hardware shops (readers are said to flock the... more info

Guardian Music — They play toy piano, kazoo and even 'llama nails' ... who would have guessed that this French trio are cute as hellHometown: Paris.The lineup: Michael Liot (guitar, vocals), Fabienne Débarre (piano, vocals), William Serfass (drums).The background: T... more info

Guardian Music — Following the sad news of Donna Summer's death at the age of 63, we revisit Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – for a classic encounter with the singer first published in Rolling Stone magazine in 1976The ... more info

Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom also features contributions from Ewan McGregor, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon and Marianne FaithfullThe late Levon Helm, Ewan McGregor, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Marianne Faithfull, Jane Birkin, Rosanne Cash and 43 other act... more info

ContactMusic — Stars including Ewan Mcgregor Carly Simon and Marianne Faithfull have teamed up to record a song commemorating the 50th birthday of Amnesty International Toast To Freedom which also features Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Jane Birkin was initial... more info

Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom will go on sale this week performed by supergroup of musicians and celebrities to mark Amnesty anniversaryA supergroup of prominent artists and performers are to release a song on Thursday as part of celebrations to commemorate Amnes... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Music and fashion have an undeniable connection, from the iconic (think Jane Birkin or Debbie Harry), to the more questionable (by which we mean Lady Gaga’s meat dress). Los Angeles-based band Early Morning Rebel knows and appreciates this more tha... more info

Guardian Music — The singer and actress on her famous parents, stage fright and working with Pete DohertyFor a performer who gets stage fright, making an album of mostly live recordings – the recently released Stage Whisper – might seem an odd choice. Were you co... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The War on Drugs (more by Amanda Hatfield) today in NYC * ASSSCAT @ UCB * Wyclef Jean @ City Winery * Matt Mitchell @ The Stone * Jane Birkin, Joey Arias @ Town Hall * Dump, The Medium Necks,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jane Birkin finishes a short North American tour at Town Hall in NYC tonight (12/11). The great NYC entertainer Joey Arias opens the show and tickets are still on sale. Jane will be performing the work of her late... more info