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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...

The Strokes stream 'Comedown Machine' ahead of release – listen

The Strokes stream 'Comedown Machine' ahead of release – listen

The Strokes are streaming their brand new album, 'Comedown Machine', ahead of...

Jason Molina of Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. passes away of 'natural causes'

Jason Molina of Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. passes away of 'natural causes'

Jason Molina, the singer and guiding force behind Songs: Ohia...

Beach Boys memorabilia to go on sale in London next month

Beach Boys memorabilia to go on sale in London next month

Rare archive material documenting the first 20 years of The Beach Boys' career...

David Bowie's 'The Next Day' goes to the top of the album chart

David Bowie's 'The Next Day' goes to the top of the album chart

David Bowie has gone to the top of the album chart with 'The Next Day'.

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The Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison get blue plaque in London

The Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison get blue plaque in London

The Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison have received a Blue Plaque in...

Morrissey cancels remainder of US tour due to illness

Morrissey cancels remainder of US tour due to illness

Morrissey has cancelled the remainder of his US tour.

A statement issued...

Nick Drake classic 'Bryter Layter' to be re-released in limited edition box set

Nick Drake classic 'Bryter Layter' to be re-released in limited edition box set

Nick Drake's second album 'Bryter Later' is being re-released in a limited...

Stephen Stills: "I'm a little like Taylor Swift"

Stephen Stills: "I'm a little like Taylor Swift"

Stephen Stills has compared himself to pop superstar Taylor Swift.

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The Strokes reveal new video for 'All The Time' - watch

The Strokes reveal new video for 'All The Time' - watch

The Strokes have revealed the video for their new single 'All The Time'.

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New Jim Morrison documentary in the works

New Jim Morrison documentary in the works

A new documentary about Jim Morrison is now in production.

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Nick Drake event to be staged in London

Nick Drake event to be staged in London

Nick Drake’s producer Joe Boyd is hosting a special event in London to...

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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...