Time — Turns out there’s a reason people listen to music in the bedroom—and it’s not just out of courtesy to roommates. A new study, conducted by internet-radio service Spotify and Dr. Daniel Müllensiefen, a director of the University of London’s p... more info

The Independent — The orchestrated pleadings of Marvin Gaye and the crescendo of Ravel’s Balero are the true sounds of seduction, a new study has confirmed. But there is no place for Bohemian Rhapsody in the bedroom, a music psychology expert has warned. more info

Guardian Music — Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler on how reggae violins, shuffling beats and an outstanding vocal made a 1980s club classicJazzie B, producer and rapperEverything about this single was magic. We weren't trying to follow any trend or fit into any category â€... more info

Guardian Music — Under the Bridge, LondonNas's career has never been a model of consistency. Having been lauded as the best rapper in the world in the wake of his game-changing 1994 debut, Illmatic, the New Yorker has since seen his reputation yo-yo as he has tacked ... more info

Time — (DUARTE, Calif.) — Motown record producer and songwriter Frank Wilson, who worked with the Supremes, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, has died in Southern California at 71. Daughter Tracey Stein tells the Los Angeles Times (lat.ms/Ubo82G) that Wils... more info

Guardian Music — They'll never win awards for their name, but Eddie Yang and James King's lush and languid take on R&B is irresistible Reading this on a mobile? Listen here Hometown: Chicago.The lineup: James King (lead vocals), Lili Kryzanek (additional vocals), Edd... more info

Perez Hilton — Jessica Sanchez may have lost the American Idol crown to Phillip Phillips last season, but she won BIG at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night! Her soulful cover of Marvin Gaye's You're All I Need to Get By (above) brought the entire... more info

Guardian Music — The music blogger picks the songs that mean the most to him as part of our Six Songs of Me projectRob writes the 365 Days of Youtune Blog charting his "daily musical odyssey one Youtube video at a time."What was the first song you ever bought?Jamiroq... more info

Perez Hilton — Who knew JB had those kinds of chops!? Only the millions of fans who listen to Tenacious D religiously and anyone who remembers his rocking Marvin Gaye cover in High Fidelity, that's who! LOLz!! Still, no one predicted Jack Black taking the stage mic... more info

Starpulse — Creed singer Scott Stapp is to release his first autobiography in October. The With Arms Wide Open singer recruited Marvin Gaye biographer David Ritz, a Rolling Stone contributor, to help him wri... more info