The Smiths, Lou Reed and Kraftwerk are among the nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2015.

Kim Gordon will publish her autobiography, Girl In A Band, in February 2015.

Neil Young has continued his solo tour in Philadelphia, as videos of him performing new songs at his Boston show a few days ago surface. Click below to watch his performance of "When I Watch You Sleeping" (previously known to fans as "Trace My Tears").

Listening dominated by The Necks this week, and a couple of sets I bought from them at the show on Monday night (Read my review of The Necks live at Café Oto here…). But as you'll see, some significant action elsewhere on the playlist. Play ball! Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnRMulvey 1 Thom Yorke - Tomorrow's Modern Boxes (Bittorrent!)

An LA country-folk masterpiece from 1974, unearthed...

AC/DC have revealed new song "Play Ball". Scroll down to hear the track now.

Patti Smith is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her seminal 1975 album Horses with special gigs in London, Paris and New York.

Stephen Hawking reportedly appears on new Pink Floyd album The Endless River, contributing to a song titled "Talkin' Hawkin'".

David Bowie has revealed the artwork for his forthcoming compilation, Nothing Has Changed. The album will come out with different covers for each format, each depicting Bowie looking into a mirror.

Morrissey has revealed that he has previously been treated for cancer, stating, "If I die, then I die. And if I don't, then I don't" regarding the procedures.