Allmusic Blog — Smack dab in the middle of the decade, 1975 was the polyester peak of the '70s, the year that captured all the glorious excesses of the Me Decade. Elton John presided over the pop charts -- his pull so powerful he could help give Neil Sedaka, that ol... more info

MTV.com News — After nearly quitting the music business last year, the eclectic MC and songwriter from Atlanta shot to the top of the pop charts.By Jayson Rodriguez B.o.B Photo: ABC B.o.B. isn't like most pop stars. He really isn't like most rap stars, ei... more info

Guardian Music — As this column celebrates its fifth birthday, we'd like you to suggest songs with commemorative themesLook at this. It's the first ever Readers Recommend blog, posted five years ago on 1 September 2005. The theme was change. Almost everyone posted un... more info

Perez Hilton — Ever seen videos of old Beatles concerts? The ones where all of the girls basically scream in excitement until they run out of breath and then faint? That’s sort of what happened on Tuesday when the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato shacked up in a Wa... more info

Detroit Free Press — 11 a.m. Dig a Phony, Beatles tribute 12:30 p.m. The Electric Playground, rock 2 Soul Preacher, rock 3:30 House Phone, rock 5 The Insyderz, rock 6:30 Great Divide, blues-rock 8 The Hope Orchestra, rock 9:30 Laith Al-Saadi, blues-rock 4 p.m. Golden Rai... more info

The Telegraph — Young and old alike are flocking to the rockabilly and soul of the Fifties unearthed by the Ace label. Its founder talks to Graham Boynton. more info

Guardian Music — Balancing ballast with beauty, these two sisters from Alabama offer a rocked-up folk take on Fleetwood MacHometown: Birmingham, Alabama.The lineup: Catherine Pierce (vocals, guitar), Alison Pierce (vocals, guitar).The background: The Pierces aren't n... more info

Popdose — What if the Beatles had never broken up...and their best solo tracks ended up on Fab Four albums? more info

MTV.com News — Since the 2009 VMAs, Gaga has become an international sensation.By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga at the 2009 VMAs Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images With a whopping 13 nominations, Lady Gaga is bound to take home at least a Moonman or two when ... more info

Guardian Music — Would you like these boys to call you up? McFly tell Will Dean how they took back control of their music – and are giving fans unprecedented access to their lives'YURRWANKAS!" shouts Dougie Poynter as he explains a common reaction from Britain's w... more info