Guardian Music — This was the week we tried to map out the entire story of contemporary music using nothing but blood, sweat and a fancy interactive gizmoFive things we learned from compiling the history of popular musicThere's a lot to be said for selling your soulT... more info

ContactMusic — Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has opened up about his struggle with depression, comparing his suffering to that of late rock legend Kurt Cobain. The rocker, who has a tattoo of the Nirvana star on his chest, insists he understands how Cobain was fe... more info

Stereogum — Sam McGarrigle cites early Nirvana and Loser-era Beck as influences on Gross Magic’s forthcoming EP Teen Jamz. The Brighton-based artist’s debt to grunge is especially apparent on the breezy “Sweetest Touch.” Grab it below. Gross Magic – �... more info

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Guardian Music — January 1986: Number 30 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of indie musicRants in US fanzines had already earned Steve Albini the enmity of the Chicago music community, and his group Big Black were as uncompromising as their frontman: ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Lil Wayne may be known for his rapping, but the star has admitted to being a huge fan of rockers, Nirvana.Weezy, who is still said to be working on his ninth studio LP, Tha Carter IV, has claimed... more info

Guardian Music — As part of the Guardian's summer of music, we are releasing a history of modern music. Download the rock playlist here• Get the data• Download the pop playlistAs part of the Guardian's summer of music, our critics have put together a history of m... more info

Guardian Music — May 1976: Number 32 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicThirty-five years ago, a four-piece American guitar band set about changing rock music for ever. They took their name from a brotherly relationship; they had a goofy, ... more info

Guardian Music — 1 February 1994: Number 46 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicThough Green Day had long-established underground credentials, their decision to sign to Reprise opened the doors of middle America to punk rock. Their major la... more info

Guardian Music — Music producer who worked with the Stranglers, Buzzcocks and the Human LeagueThe record producer Martin Rushent, who has died aged 63, established himself as a pivotal figure in British pop music through his work with the punk-era bands Buzzcocks and... more info