Time — According to his Spotify playlist, President Obama Likes Ricky Martin and REO Speedwagon more info

Guardian Music — After the president tweeted his 2012 campaign playlist, we did a bit of headphone analysis. But what songs would you have included?President Barack Obama tweeted his 2012 campaign Spotify playlist on Thursday – which is in itself noteworthy in that... more info

Starpulse — Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl has confirmed reports he's making a movie about the studio where Nirvana recorded landmark album Nevermind. REO Speedwagon star Kevin Cronin revealed news of the pr... more info

Popdose — Plot Summary: Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Hi Infidelity is the ninth studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1980. It went on to become the biggest selling rock LP of 1981, eventually selling over ten million copies. Six songs from this album hit Billboard charts, including "Keep on L... more info

Starpulse — Rocker Dave Grohl has reportedly turned documentarian to chronicle the history of the studio where he recorded Nevermind with Nirvana over 20 years ago REO Speedwagon star Kevin Cronin has reveal... more info

Guardian Music — Hard-boiled record industry executive who managed Michael Jackson in the 1980sMichael Jackson's manager Frank Dileo, who has died aged 63 following complications from heart surgery, was a virtual caricature of the old-school record industry mogul. A ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band: 8 p.m. July 21. DTE Energy Music Theatre, $34.50, $134.50. Slayer: with Rob Zombie and Exodus, 7 p.m. July 22. DTE Energy Music Theatre, $15-$39.50. REO Speedwagon: 7:30-11 p.m. July 22. GM Riverfront Plaza. Fre... more info

Guardian Music — Okkervil River's extravagant new album sounds like a lunge at the big time, reckons Alexis PetridisSome albums take time, slowly revealing their meanings and aims only after repeated listening. Others seem to announce their intentions the moment you ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Rowe’s honest and haunting songwriting have already earned comparisons to Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks phase, for his abstract lyric phrasing, and the way he crafts an experience of emotion, rather than telling a linear tale. Most powerfully he ... more info