A Deeper Shade of Soul — I don't like Abba. I've never liked them; not when I was a kid, nor when I was in my early 20's and they came in vogue amongst the alternative/indie/hipster set (ironically or not). I was at a party this past Christmas season, and when the guests sta... more info

Guardian Music — $250m deal gives Sony rights to 10 new recordings, back catalogue and franchisingMichael Jackson's estate has signed the biggest recording contract in history, nine months after the pop legend's death.The $250m (£164m) deal for up to 10 recordings... more info

Starpulse — Fuse continues to be the rock music mecca this month with an extensive lineup of classic rock programming.  As 'Rock Monster March' rolls along, this weekend fans can view concert foota... more info

Mjsbigblog — Adam Lambert talks about the music that shaped his life in this edition of ABC Nightline’s playlist. Bob Marley, David Bowie, Madonna, Depeche Mode and Lady Gaga are all on his list… more info

Mjsbigblog — Adam Lambert talks about the music that shaped his life in this edition of ABC Nightline’s playlist. Bob Marley, David Bowie, Madonna, Depeche Mode and Lady Gaga are all on his list… BONUS VIDEOS – Adam performed at a showcase in Singapore on... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Rock Hall, Spinner InterviewJimmy Cliff already holds the Order of Merit, the highest honor bestowed by his native Jamaica, where the reggae legend stands alongside Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in the genre's Mt. Rushmore. Now, he deservedl... more info

ContactMusic — Jamaicans will honour late reggae greats BOB MARLEY and PETER TOSH when the doors to the nation's music museum open next year (11).Rare pieces of memorabilia will go... more info

Guardian Music — National Indoor Arena, BirminghamIt was only a matter of time before Katherine Jenkins brought her brand of heavily orchestrated light classics to the nation's ice rinks. Yet a freak jogging accident nearly put paid to the tour's opening night extrav... more info

Guardian Music — Spoiler alert! BBC4 documentary travels to Jamaica and roundly fails to capture its manic musical energyIt has become a cliche of documentary film-making that a project which sets out to capture people's differences will only end up emphasising how a... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneers of rock photography talk through their favourite shotsIan Dickson: Bob Marley, 1975Bob Marley was becoming very popular when the NME sent writer Andrew Tyler and me to Birming­ham to meet the Wailers on their first British tour.We arrived... more info