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Rush Photographer and Juno-Winner Andrew MacNaughtan Dead at 47

Acclaimed rock photographer Andrew MacNaughtan -- who worked with several groups including Rush and Barenaked Ladies -- died earlier this week. ... Read More »

In House With Dessa: The MC/Singer on Doomtree's 'No Kings,' Hip-Hop Homophobia and Not Being 'Feminem'

Damon Dahlen, AOL In House is AOL Music's series in which we welcome artists into our offices ... Read More »

Doldrums Delights in 'Happy Accidents' That Won Him Portishead Approval

Doldrums talks to Spinner about the music found on his latest six-song EP, 'Empire Sound,' touring, the beauty of imperfection and why Canadian musicians are so unique. ... Read More »

Obama's 'Let's Stay Together' Leads to 490-Percent Sales Bump for Al Green

Obama's rendition of Al Green's classic 'Let's Stay Together' has caused a 490% sales increase for the song. ... Read More »

James Mercer Says Shins-Decemberist Fake 'Portlandia' Band May Have a Future

The Shins' James Mercer talks to Spinner about making his fake 'Portlandia' band Echo Echo a real group. ... Read More »

Clare Fischer Dead: Revered Jazz Composer and Pianist Dies at 83

Clare Fisher, renowned jazz pianist, composer and arranger, has died at the age of 83. ... Read More »

Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show to Feature M.I.A. and More?

With Madonna's Super Bowl halftime extravaganza just over a week away, rumours are swirling as to who will be joining her onstage. It seems the first performer to confirm is M.I.A. ... Read More »

Betty Black Sees 'Bad Weather' After a Sexy Encounter -- Song Premiere

Under the stage name Betty Black, the singer is readying her newest EP 'Bad Weather,' a dimly lit record of dance floor mayhem and sexy sounds. ... Read More »

Adele Performs 'Turning Tables' on 'Live From the Artists Den' -- Video Premiere

Adele performs 'Turning Tables' on PBS' 'Live From the Artists Den.' ... Read More »

Lana Del Rey's 'A.K.A. Lizzy Grant' Album Getting Re-Released

Lana Del Rey will re-release her debut album, 2010's 'Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant,' this summer. ... Read More »

The Sheepdogs Singer Says 'Forget Madonna' for Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Sheepdogs singer sounds off about the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show and says Madonna was the wrong pick. ... Read More »

Hulk Hogan in Metallica? Wrestler Reveals He Was Asked to Join the Band

AP Photo|AFP/Getty Images In another piece of news that sounds at once outlandish and ... Read More »

Playing for Change Spread Love Around the World, One Heart and Song at a Time

Playing for Change Mark Johnson is the co-creator of Playing for Change, the organization best ... Read More »

Troggs Singer Reg Presley Battling Lung Cancer, Retires From Band

Troggs singer Reg Presley has revealed that he's battling lung cancer. The 70-year-old is retiring from the garage-rock pioneers while he undergoes chemotherapy. ... Read More »

Alt-Rock Then and Now: Connecting the Classes of 1992 and 2012

From Pearl Jam to Arcade Fire, we connect the dots between the acts blowing up the charts in 1992 and the artists on the scene today. ... Read More »

Deen Castronovo Assault: Journey Drummer Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend

Deen Castronovo, current touring drummer for Journey, was arrested this weekend in Oregon for reportedly assaulting his girlfriend. ... Read More »