Guardian Music — Prince's purple reign is unpicked here with a true fan's obsession, but we're no closer to knowing the real manIn 2007 Prince played a 21-night stand at the O2 in London. The author of this book went to 19 of the shows and "deeply regretted missing t... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - The premier post-classical string quartet, ETHEL, and multi-platinum recording musician/producer/singer-songwriter Todd Rundgren today announced plans for a multi-city USA tour that will reunite these two innovative artists. The run kick... more info

Consequence of Sound — Iggy Pop, The Raveonettes, Todd Rundgren, and more contribute. more info

ContactMusic — Rock legends Iggy Pop Dave Davies and Todd Rundgren will all appear on a new tribute album dedicated to The Who A 16-track record Who You Are features a host of musicians performing their own renditions of some of the bands classic anthems Iggy... more info

Guardian Music — This French singer-songwriter is in thrall to the Beatles, sunshine pop and French melodyHometown: Paris.The lineup: Melody Prochet (vocals, instruments).The background: One of the albums being talked up as an autumn highlight is the forthcoming one ... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Aussie indie darlings Tame Impala get the Todd Rundgren treatment with a remix by the legendary producer of their song Elephant, a track from the new album Lonerism, out Oct 5th (AUS), Oct 8th (UK/EU), Oct 9th (USA) on Modular Recordings. Austr... more info

Guardian Music — The debut album from these sisters is being touted as 'cosmic disco' and 'ghost-modern glam'. What do we get? Landfill indieReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Taraka and Nimai Larson.The background: Prince Rama have just mad... more info

Guardian Music — This French whiz-kid, still only 17, is poised to become the David Guetta it's OK to likeHometown: Nantes, France.The lineup: Hugo Pierre Leclercq (music, production).The background: Madeon is another of those hot new DJs/producers with a tendency to... more info

Guardian Music — St James's church, London"I spoke to PF Sloan himself on the phone the other night, and he said, 'I'm praying for you.'" It's three songs into Rumer's set, and the audience titter uncertainly. Who is PF Sloan? Does Rumer warrant prayer? The answer to... more info

Guardian Music — (Atlantic)Releasing a covers album as the successor to Rumer's hit debut seems to have "stopgap" written all over it, but Boys Don't Cry is not entirely thus. Though made with the intention of keeping fans sated until the official followup to 2010's ... more info