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Portishead to reissue 20th anniversary edition of Dummy

Portishead are to reissue their 1994 album Dummy to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Bristol band have decided against adding any additional material to the re-release, however, the first 1000 copies of Dummy will be pressed on blue vinyl. The record comes packaged in a gatefold sleeve and also includes a digital download card. Pre-orders can be made from Portishead's website from August 13. The band have a number of festival dates confirmed for the rest of the summer and will play: Route Du Rock, St Malo, France (August 15)

Fugazi’s first demo to be released

Fugazi are to release their first demo, nearly 30 years after recording them. The news was broken by the band's label, Dischord, who wrote on their website: "In January 1988, after only ten shows, Fugazi decided to go into Inner Ear Studio to see what their music sounded like on tape. They tracked 11 songs, ten of which were ultimately dubbed to cassette tape and distributed free at shows, with the band encouraging people to share the recording.

Bob Weir cancels all upcoming concerts

Bob Weir has cancelled his forthcoming tour itinerary, according to a report on Rolling Stone. Bob Weir and his band, RatDog, have canceled all of their upcoming tour dates, citing unnamed "circumstances" as the reason, according to a Facebook post by Weir's other group, Furthur.

Leonard Cohen to release new album in September

Leonard Cohen is reportedly releasing a new album to coincide with his 80th birthday. The album, which Rolling Stone reports is called Popular Problems, is listed on Amazon France for September 22 release date; the day after Cohen's birthday.

Paul McCartney scores computer game

Paul McCartney has worked on the score for a new computer game called Destiny. McCartney has also composed the theme tune for the first-person shooter video game for the Playstation and Xbox, working with a 120 piece orchestra at London's Abbey Road Studios on the piece of music.

Van Morrison to release lyric book

Van Morrison is to release a book of his lyrics, Lit Up Inside, on October 2. The 230 page book, published by Faber & Faber, will be available in three different editions: a Deluxe Edition (50 copies available; £500); a Limited Edition (250 copies; £150); and a standard hardback, priced £14.99. In a statement on his website, Morrison said "The lyrics in this book span 50 years of writing and as such are representative of my creative journey."

Morrissey reportedly dropped by record label

According to a post on quasi-official Morrissey fansite True To You , the singer and his label have parted ways. The post reads: "Three weeks after the release of Morrissey's World Peace Is None Of Your Business (#2 UK, #14 US), Capitol Records/Harvest have ended their relationship with Morrissey, as directed by label boss Steve Barnett. Morrissey is once again in search of a record label."

Eric Clapton announces new tour doc

Eric Clapton has announced a new tour documentary for release later this year. Planes, Trains And Eric features live performances, interviews and "fly on the wall" footage from the Far and Middle Eastern leg of Clapton's 2014 tour. According to a report on Rolling Stone, the title will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and other digital formats on November 4.

Mick Jagger, David Gilmour, Bryan Ferry urge Scotland to stay in the UK

Mick Jagger, David Gilmour and Bryan Ferry are among a list of more than 200 famous faces who have signed an open letter urging Scottish voters to keep Scotland as part of the United Kingdom. An independence referendum will be held on September 18 which could see Scotland break away from the rest of the UK. The letter, which was organised by historians Dan Snow and Tom Holland, aims to let people in Scotland know that those who have endorsed the message "value the bond of citizenship" with those north of the border.

Richard Russell: “Damon Albarn and I were booked to go back into the studio with Bobby Womack later this year”

Producer and XL head Richard Russell pays tribute to the late Bobby Womack in the new issue of Uncut, out now – also featuring a classic interview with Womack from the archives.
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