Alabama Shakes top the first ever Record Store Chart

Alabama Shakes have topped the first ever Record Store Chart with their debut album Boys And Girls. The chart, which launched on Friday, is calculated on physical sales from independent record shops and is being overseen by the Official Charts Company. The Georgia band's debut came out on top this week, narrowly ahead of Adele's 21, which is Number Two and Trembling Bells' The Marble Downs, which is Number Three.

‘Nevermind’ producer Butch Vig: ‘It’s been fun recording new material with Dave Grohl’

The soundtrack for Dave Grohl's documentary on Sound City Studios, where his former band Nirvana's 'Nevermind' was recorded, is set to be finished this autumn.

Watch: Your favourite Levon Helm performances

To celebrate the life and music of Levon Helm today, I’ve been collecting your favourite songs and clips of him over on Twitter @JohnRMulvey.

Leonard Cohen’s former manager sentenced to 18 months in prison

Leonard Cohen's former manager, Kelley Lynch, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, with five years probation, after being found guilty of harassing the singer.

Red Hot Chili Peppers cover David Bowie, Ramones, Beach Boys on new EP

Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to release a covers EP to celebrate their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.
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