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

Michelle Shocked: 'I'm damn sorry' as audio of the concert emergesMichelle Shocked has finally responded to accusations that her comments at a California concert...

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

Dave Grohl reveals he asked PJ Harvey to front Nirvana concert coverDave Grohl has revealed that he asked PJ Harvey to join the remaining Nirvana members on stage to...

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

Paul McCartney announces the 'Out There!' tour for 2013Paul McCartney has announced plans for a 2013 tour, entitled Out There!. The former member of The...

The Stone Roses documentary to be released in June

The Stone Roses documentary to be released in JuneThe Stone Roses documentary Made Of Stone is to open nationwide on June 5, it has been confirmed....

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 rantMichelle Shocked will have a lot of free time to think about Sunday’s (March 17) anti-gay tirade....

Blondie announce UK and Ireland summer tour

Blondie announce UK and Ireland summer tourBlondie are set to embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland this summer. Of the jaunt, which kicks...

Smiths demo sees light of day online - listen

Smiths demo sees light of day online - listenA previously uncirculated Smiths demo tape has surfaced on a fan web forum. Listen below. User...

The Men premiere their first ever music video – watch

The Men premiere their first ever music video – watchThe Men have unveiled their first ever music video for the track 'I Saw Her Face' – watch it below.

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 the latest issue of...

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

Bauhaus' Peter Murphy arrested for suspected hit and run and drug possessionBauhaus' Peter Murphy was reportedly arrested on Saturday (March 16) on suspicion of causing...

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 release on March 25.

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 makes him feel lazy after viewing the new...

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

Ian McCulloch records orchestral version of Echo & The Bunnymen hit - listenIan McCulloch has recorded an album worth of orchestral versions of Echo And The Bunnymen songs as...

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

Nine Inch Nails share 'Self Destruct' tour documentary featuring David Bowie – watchNine Inch Nails have posted a full-length version of a documentary about their 'Self Destruct' tour...

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 San Francisco...

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). Listen...

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 eventDavid Bowie's producer will take part in a new stage show as part of The Record Producers Live...

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

The Strokes stream 'Comedown Machine' ahead of release – listenThe Strokes are streaming their brand new album, 'Comedown Machine', ahead of its official release...

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 and Magnolia Electric Company has...

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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...