Dave Grohl has delivered his SXSW keynote address in Austin, Texas, telling the story of how he went from living with female mudwrestlers to joining Nirvana.

Depeche Mode are partially responsible for America’s sex lives and Dave Gahan feels like an overpaid stripper.

Nothing prepares you for the overwhelming assault on the senses that is SXSW. It’s a gargantuan mix of creative energy, with a multitude of bands playing at every conceivable location such as garages and purpose built pop up stages, along with the more traditional established venues.

Nick Cave gave his keynote interview at SXSW today calling his hit with Kylie Minogue “a little camp”.

Jewel will reunite with her former songwriter and guitar player Steve Poltz for shows in the USA in May and June.

Australian band The Vaudeville Smash have been delayed in going to SXSW in Austin, Texas after United Airlines abandoned their US bound flight with no notice to customers.

Prince will perform this week at SXSW.

Michael Buble and Bruno Mars will head to Australia in April to perform at The Logie Awards.

The fourth studio album for Birds of Tokyo entitled “March Fires” becomes the bands first ARIA No.1 album this week, but they’ve been building up to this chart placement since album number two.

Pink and Nate Ruess stay atop the ARIA Singles Chart for a third (broken) week with “Just Give Me a Reason”, which also notches up double Platinum in sales this week, whilst James Arthur returns to his former peak of No.2 with “Impossible”.

Russell Morris will have the 17th biggest selling album in Australia when the ARIA Chart is revealed on Sunday making ‘Sharkmouth’ his first Top 20 album in 42 years.

Depeche Mode will showcase at SXSW in Austin next week.

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty has been announced to officially close SXSW 2013.

The 2013 Australian Music Prize has been won by hip-hip dup Hermitude.

APRA have short-listed the finalists for the 2013 Professional Development Awards.

Iggy & The Stooges first song from ‘Ready To Die’ is ‘Burn’.

After knocking Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds from the top of the Australian chart earlier this week, Hillsong United has surpassed the Bad Seeds to become the hottest Aussie act on the American chart this week.

The SXSW Music Festival and Conference in Austin, Texas next week has announced the members of Depeche Mode will be a featured interview.

Melbourne’s Blackchords will head to North America this week for showcase performances in the USA and Canada.

Iggy & The Stooges will play SXSW in Austin next week for the House of Vans showcase at Mohawk on Red River.

Dave Grohl will roll out the Sound City Players for a showcase appearance next week at SXSW in Austin, Texas but prepare for a mess. Citi cardholders have been given priority to the show.

The late Brent Grulke will be honored with special tribute at the Austin Music Awards during SXSW next week.

Cary Baker's annual Conqueroo Party at SXSW is once again a smorgasbord sample bag of what Austin has to offer during SXSW.

Sounds Australia, Australia's music collective at SXSW, have announced two more showcases parties for Australian acts at SXSW 2013.

The 27th charted album for Sydney religious group Hillsong (United) becomes the churches second No.1 album in Australia this week, as “Zion” (their 59th released album) debuts at the summit of the ARIA Albums Chart.

Climbing back to the top of the ARIA Singles chart are Pink and Nate Ruess with “Just Give Me a Reason”.

Melbourne’s music community will gather on Sunday for the Rock & Roll Gumbo Medicine Show, a benefit for Karen Conrad and family.

Stevie Nicks is the latest speaker added to the SXSW Music Conference in Austin, Texas next month.

The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is heading to America with the official launch at SXSW in Austin next month.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds ‘Push The Sky Away’ has debuted at no. 29 in the USA, becoming Nick’s highest American debut ever in America.