Blur's Alex James has reportedly applied to use the name Britpop for a new drink.

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers have nearly completed their new album, according to Benmont Tench. The Heartbreakers' keyboard player has been speaking to Uncut ahead of the release of his solo album, You Should Be So Lucky. When asked about the status of the new Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers album, Tench told Uncut: "I think we’re virtually done. We cut a lot of stuff; Tom just wants to get the right batch of songs. That’s the scoop on it."

Christine McVie has rejoined Fleetwood Mac. The news was broken on Saturday night [January 11] by Mick Fleetwood during a concert in Hawaii. According to a report on Consequence Of Sound, Fleetwood told the audience at Uncle Willie K's BBQ Blues Fest in Maui,”This is the worst kept secret there is, but Christine McVie will be rejoining Fleetwood Mac.”

A book of essays by Kim Gordon is set to be published this month.

Tom Morello has revealed that he is working on a solo rock album.

Brian Wilson is set to headline The Hop Farm Music Festival 2014.

Neil Young played the first night of his 'Honor The Treaties' run of concerts to raise money for the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Legal Defense Fund. The show took place at Massey Hall, Toronto. The set list was almost identical to Young's recent run of shows at New York's Carnegie Hall, with the addition of "Pocahontas".

Iggy Pop, New Order and Patti Smith are among the names announced to play the Tibet House benefit gig.

Arcade Fire’s film score features in the new Her trailer - you can watch the promo by scrolling down the page and clicking ‘play’.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will play this year’s Super Bowl half-time show.