The man known as the 'Godfather of Grunge Rock', Neil Young, closed out Conan O'Brien's tenure as host of the Tonight Show tonight with a gripping version of "Long May You Run". Young was slotted in the middle of the show, and, true to his reputation, all Young needed was ... Read More

National education, research and advocacy nonprofit organization Future of Music Coalition (FMC) has launched an online comments tool to help artists, labels and fans file comments with the Federal Communications Commission as it considers adopting formal rules on net neutrality — the principle that protects the open internet. Artists such as ... Read More

Rolling Stone goes behind the scenes—and tags along in a private jet—for its cover story on the U2360° Tour (aka “the biggest rock tour of all time”), which is comprised of a 170-ton stage carted around by 200 trucks, 250 speakers, almost 400 employees—and $750,000 a day in overhead costs. ... Read More

My Chemical Romance announced today that they are currently recording their follow-up to 2006’s The Black Parade in Los Angeles with producer Brendan O’Brien, who recently worked with Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith and Pearl Jam (on their upcoming Backspacer). “At this point, the best way to describe the new album is ... Read More

The Black Eyed Peas set a record this week for the longest successive No. 1 chart run by a duo or group in the Billboard Hot 100's history. "I Gotta Feeling" is in its fifth consecutive week at No. 1, following 12 weeks at the top by the Peas' "Boom ... Read More

Although they were often considered Mötley Crüe/Poison disciples, Los Angeles '80s glam rockers Jetboy contained a former member of the group that may have been responsible for the whole musical movement in the first place -- former Hanoi Rocks bassist Sam Yaffa. Joining Yaffa were Mickey Finn (vocals), Fernie Rod ... Read More

Mudhoney and the Vaselines to Play Edinburgh . America Mudhoney and the Vaselines to Play Edinburgh n grunge band, Mudhoney, should need no introduction. Formed in Seattle in 1988, the release of 'Touch Me I'm Sick’ and the 'Superfuzz Bigmuff’ EP on Sub Pop inspired a generation. This dirty, high distortion ... Read More