ContactMusic — Rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP is joining the U.S. presidential debate - by recording a radio ad in his native Indiana, urging the public to vote for Democrat BARACK OBAMA. ... more info

Rolling Stone — • Matthews, Jay-Z Step Up Obama Support Top stories from the last three days: • Dr. Pepper Reveals Chinese Democracy Plan • In the Studio: David Cook • Travers Video Review: Changeling, HSM3 • John Mellencamp Does Obama Radio Ad • Bono to... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Katopodis/Getty As if demanding John McCain to stop using his music wasn’t enough, John Mellencamp has lent his voice to a radio commercial in Indiana throwing more support behind Obama. “I’ve seen a lot of small towns, and now I’m see... more info

Altsounds — OC'S original skanking pranksters Reel Big Fish have finished mixing and mastering the tracks that will make up their new album, a 10 song serving of high-energy covers which they've dubbed, Fame, Fortune and Fornication. The release is set to incl... more info

Altsounds — OC'S original skanking pranksters Reel Big Fish have finished mixing and mastering the tracks that will make up their new album, a 10 song serving of high-energy covers which they've dubbed, Fame, Fortune and Fornication. The release is set to incl... more info

Wired - Listening Post — John McCain has run afoul of Foo Fighters, Van Halen, Heart, Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp and even that hack Paris Hilton. But the hits just keep on coming: On Wednesday, Bon Jovi added his name to the list of rockers... more info

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EXCLUSIVE: US icon John Mellencamp returns with the best work of his 30-yr career more info

The Telegraph Blog — Last night, American roots rocker John Mellancamp performed a solo acoustic show for an invited audience in the tiny London Borderline venue. Mainly singing songs from his new album 'Life, Death, Love and Freedom', it was gritty, emotive stuff. John ... more info

Idolator — Many people find it hard to tell the great from the godawful when it comes to 21st-century mainstream rock. To help figure out which is which, here's "Corporate Rock Still Sells," where Al Shipley examines what's good, bad, and ugly in the world of r... more info