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The National reveal new album details

The National reveal new album details

The National have announced the release date and track listing for their...

Scott Walker to present show at the Sydney Opera House

Scott Walker to present show at the Sydney Opera House

Scott Walker will present his most recent album, 2012’s Bish Bosch, as a unique...

Michelle Shocked: 'I'm damn sorry' as audio of the concert emerges

Michelle Shocked: 'I'm damn sorry' as audio of the concert emerges

Michelle Shocked has finally responded to accusations that her comments at a...

Dave Grohl reveals he asked PJ Harvey to front Nirvana concert cover

Dave Grohl reveals he asked PJ Harvey to front Nirvana concert cover

Dave Grohl has revealed that he asked PJ Harvey to join the...

Paul McCartney announces the 'Out There!' tour for 2013

Paul McCartney announces the 'Out There!' tour for 2013

Paul McCartney has announced plans for a 2013 tour, entitled Out There!.

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The Stone Roses documentary to be released in June

The Stone Roses documentary to be released in June

The Stone Roses documentary Made Of Stone is to open nationwide on June 5, it...

Michelle Shocked responds to homophobia furore (sort of)

Michelle Shocked responds to homophobia furore (sort of)

Michelle Shocked, in a series of vague, hard to parse tweets, may be claiming homophobic remarks...

Michelle Shocked tour evaporates; nearly all venues cancel post anti-gay rant

Michelle Shocked tour evaporates; nearly all venues cancel post anti-gay rant

Michelle Shocked will have a lot of free time to think about Sunday’s (March 17...

Blondie announce UK and Ireland summer tour

Blondie announce UK and Ireland summer tour

Blondie are set to embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland this summer.

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Smiths demo sees light of day online - listen

Smiths demo sees light of day online - listen

A previously uncirculated Smiths demo tape has surfaced on a fan web forum....

The Men premiere their first ever music video – watch

The Men premiere their first ever music video – watch

The Men have unveiled their first ever music video for the track 'I Saw Her...

Paul Weller: "Wilko Johnson is unique, a one-off"

Paul Weller: "Wilko Johnson is unique, a one-off"

Paul Weller has paid tribute to one of his musical heroes, Wilko Johnson, in...

Bauhaus' Peter Murphy arrested for suspected hit and run and drug possession

Bauhaus' Peter Murphy arrested for suspected hit and run and drug possession

Bauhaus' Peter Murphy was reportedly arrested on Saturday (March 16) on...

Depeche Mode stream new album 'Delta Machine'

Depeche Mode stream new album 'Delta Machine'

Depeche Mode are streaming their new album 'Delta Machine' in advance of its...

Jarvis Cocker: 'David Bowie makes me feel lazy'

Jarvis Cocker: 'David Bowie makes me feel lazy'

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has said that Davie Bowie...

Ian McCulloch records orchestral version of Echo & The Bunnymen hit - listen

Ian McCulloch records orchestral version of Echo & The Bunnymen hit - listen

Ian McCulloch has recorded an album worth of orchestral versions of ...

Nine Inch Nails share 'Self Destruct' tour documentary featuring David Bowie – watch

Nine Inch Nails share 'Self Destruct' tour documentary featuring David Bowie – watch

Nine Inch Nails have posted a full-length version of a documentary about their...

Singer Michelle Shocked goes on homophobic rant at San Francisco show.

Singer Michelle Shocked goes on homophobic rant at San Francisco show.

Michelle Shocked lived up to her nom de plume on Sunday (March 17) by telling a...

Vampire Weekend reveal new songs 'Diane Young' and 'Step'

Vampire Weekend reveal new songs 'Diane Young' and 'Step'

Vampire Weekend debuted two new songs from their upcoming album late last night(March 18)....

Bowie, Morrissey, T-Rex producer Tony Visconti to appear at Record Producers Live event

Bowie, Morrissey, T-Rex producer Tony Visconti to appear at Record Producers Live event

David Bowie's producer will take part in a new stage show...

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Bruce Springsteen, Tame Impala, Rodriguez, George Clinton, John Fogerty, Prince and George Jones in new Uncut


I would have bought the issue of Melody Maker in which I first read about Bruce Springsteen on my way into the art school in Newport, where in March 1973 I was in my last term, only a few months away from moving to London and not long after that fetching up on MM as a junior reporter/feature...