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Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to guest star in Parks And Recreation

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy is set to make a guest appearance in US TV series Parks And Recreation. The singer will be the latest special guest to join series six of the show, following cameos from Kristen Bell and Heidi Klum. Tweedy will appear as the frontman of a fictional band called Land Ho!, who is lobbied by Amy Poehler's character, government worker Leslie Knope.

Read the setlist for Prince’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire show

Prince continued his Hit And Run Tour last night (February 9) with a two-and-a-half hour spectacular at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. Prince and 3rd Eye Girl played almost 40 tracks during the performance with a setlist comprised of hits, covers and new tracks from 'Plectrum Electrum'.

Watch Bruce Springsteen cover AC/DC’s ‘Highway To Hell’

Bruce Springsteen opened his set at the Perth Arena in Australia with a cover of AC/DC's 1979 hit 'Highway To Hell' – scroll down to watch. Springsteen appeared at the venue on Friday [February 6]. AC/DC's singer Bon Scott grew up near Perth. Highway To Hell was the final album he recorded with the band before his death in 1980. The Australian leg of Springsteen's tour continues tomorrow night [February 11] in Adelaide.

Wall signed by The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show to be auctioned

A piece of wall signed by The Beatles during their famous US television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show is to be auctioned in New York. The piece of stage backdrop was autographed by the band when they made their appearance on the show on February 9, 1964, watched by 73 million fans. It is expected to fetch up to £600,000 ($1 million) when it goes up for sale on April 26 in New York through the Dallas-based auction house Heritage Auctions, AP reports.

Neneh Cherry: “I’m addicted to contrast…”

Neneh Cherry reveals eight of the records that have shaped her life in the new issue of Uncut.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse: 2014 tour update

Neil Young & Crazy Horse have been adding additional dates to their 2014 tour itinerary. Last week, they confirmed they would play Denmark and Turkey, while yesterday [February 5], they announced they would play their first ever show in Iceland. These are in addition to dates in Austria, Italy, England and Israel. Below is the full itinerary, as it currently stands: July 7: Laugardalshöllin, Reykjavík, Iceland July 10: The Docklands, Cork, Ireland July 12: Hyde Park, London, England July 15: KüçükÇiftlik Park, Istanbul, Turkey

Hear new St Vincent song, “Prince Johnny”

St Vincent has unveiled a brand new song, entitled "Prince Johnny". The track is taken from Annie Clark's forthcoming St Vincent album, which will be released on February 24. The song follows the album's first single, 'Digital Witness' and taster track 'Birth In Reverse'. St Vincent was recorded in Dallas, Texas with Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss, McKenzie Smith of Midlake and producer John Congleton. Click below to listen to the song.

Marvin Gaye’s passport discovered on Antiques Roadshow

Marvin Gaye's 1964 passport has been valued at $20,000 (£12,300) after being brought onto Antiques Roadshow in America. Watch the clip below. Viewers of the PBS show on Monday night (February 3), saw a long-time Motown fan, who previously worked at the label's museum, bring in the rare item having discovered it in a record bought at a garage sale for 50 cents. As Spin reports, the item of memorabilia was valued at a minimum of $20,000 by appraiser Laura Wooley.

JFK Airport to honour 50 years since The Beatles’ first American press conference

An as-yet unnamed historical marker to celebrate the 50 years since The Beatles' first American press conference will be held at John F Kennedy Airport this week (February 7). The New York Port Authority, which manages the airport as well as other infrastructure in the city, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, which launched the band's career stateside, at an event at the airport's central terminal.

Charlie Watts says Rolling Stones are too old for longer tours

Charlie Watts has said the Rolling Stones are too old to embark on a lengthy touring schedule. Watts spoke to The Australian ahead of the band's live shows in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne next month. Talking about the short tours the band have ventured on in recent years, Watts said the prospect of playing a large number of shows was "daunting" at his "tender age."
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