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David Lynch to direct Nine Inch Nails' 'Came Back Haunted' video

David Lynch to direct Nine Inch Nails' 'Came Back Haunted' videoDavid Lynch is set to join forces with Nine Inch Nails to direct the video for their song 'Came...

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies, aged 51

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies, aged 51The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has died at the age of 51.

The Rolling Stones remaster back catalogue for iTunes

The Rolling Stones remaster back catalogue for iTunesThe Rolling Stones have remastered their entire back catalogue for iTunes.

Bill Callahan announces release of new album, Dream River

Bill Callahan announces release of new album, Dream RiverBill Callahan has announced the release of his new album, Dream River.

Jarvis Cocker: 'Pulp won't be playing this year'

Jarvis Cocker: 'Pulp won't be playing this year'Jarvis Cocker has confirmed that Pulp won't be playing again this year.

Arctic Monkeys release new single 'Do I Wanna Know?' – listen

Arctic Monkeys release new single 'Do I Wanna Know?' – listenArctic Monkeys have released new song 'Do I Wanna Know?' on iTunes this morning (June 19) – listen...

Thom Yorke anti-poverty painting up for auction

Thom Yorke anti-poverty painting up for auctionAn anti-poverty painting by Thom Yorke is up for sale at auction.

Handwritten lyrics to David Bowie's 'The Jean Genie' to be auctioned in July

Handwritten lyrics to David Bowie's 'The Jean Genie' to be auctioned in JulyA copy of David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for 'The Jean Genie' are to be auctioned in London this...

Ozzy Osbourne says there will 'probably' be another Black Sabbath album

Ozzy Osbourne says there will 'probably' be another Black Sabbath albumOzzy Osbourne has said that there will 'probably' be another Black Sabbath album, following their...

Ronnie Wood discusses possibility of the Stones releasing new material

Ronnie Wood discusses possibility of the Stones releasing new materialRonnie Wood has spoken out about the possibility of The Rolling Stones releasing new material. The...

Black Sabbath make UK chart history with first Number One album in nearly 43 years

Black Sabbath make UK chart history with first Number One album in nearly 43 yearsBlack Sabbath have made Official UK Album Chart history with their first Number One in nearly 43...

PJ Harvey awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list

PJ Harvey awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours listPJ Harvey has been awarded MBEs on the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Harvey has been recognised...

Morrissey announces live dates

Morrissey announces live datesMorrissey has announced a run of live dates, only a few months after cancelling his in-progress...

Bruce Springsteen "lifted the striking miners' spirits"

Bruce Springsteen "lifted the striking miners' spirits"Durham miners have explained the gratitude they felt to Bruce Springsteen after he donated to their...

Keith Richards: "All experiments come to an end."

Keith Richards: "All experiments come to an end."Keith Richards has been speaking about his years of drug abuse in an interview for Men's Journal....

Blur recording sessions went "very well."

Blur recording sessions went "very well."Alex James has revealed that Blur's recent recording sessions in Hong Kong went "very well"....

Prince unveils new six-minute song

Prince unveils new six-minute songPrince has premiered his latest new track "Ain’t Gonna Miss U When U’re Gone". The song, which you...

Bob Dylan announces UK tour dates

Bob Dylan announces UK tour datesBob Dylan has confirmed a run of UK dates, including three nights at London's Royal Albert Hall....

The Replacements announce first live dates in 22 years

The Replacements announce first live dates in 22 yearsThe Replacements have announced three shows - their first dates in 22 years. The band have...

Eric Clapton cancels shows due to injury

Eric Clapton cancels shows due to injuryEric Clapton has been forced to cancel two European shows at short notice, citing back problems....

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An encounter with Van Morrison


Consider this the last in a short series of encounters with somewhat cantankerous sorts, following accounts in this space over the couple of weeks of meetings with Lou Reed and Gordon Lightfoot, both of which have stirred some passing interest and lively comment. Today’s subject is Van Morrison...