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Prince played a secret, hour-long show at Electric Ballroom in Camden, London last night [February 4]. Scroll down to watch footage below. Described as an “open soundcheck”, the performance was announced following a clandestine ‘press conference’ at the home of London-based singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas, who was in attendance at the venue.

Arcade Fire have confirmed they will play in Haiti as part of the country's carnival celebrations.

Arctic Monkeys have been confirmed to headline this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals in August.

Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig has claimed the band's music has been political.

The Cure have announced plans to release a new album this year (2014).

Bob Dylan featured in adverts for Greek yoghurt and Chrysler cars aired during the Super Bowl last night (February 2) – scroll down to watch both clips.

The Flaming Lips, Broken Bells and Sting are to perform songs by The Beatles on the Late Show With David Letterman this coming week.

U2 have unveiled a new song, 'Invisible'. See below to hear a preview now.

Slint have announced that their 1991 album Spiderland will be reissued. A remastered version of the post-rockers' second album will be available on April 15 on CD and heavyweight vinyl. The set will feature the new version of the album, which has been remastered from the original analog master tapes by producer Bob Weston. It will also feature 14 previously unreleased outtakes and demos selected by the band.

As he prepares to release his new concert film, Peter Gabriel: Back To Front, Peter Gabriel is set to answer your questions in Uncut as part of our regular Audience With… feature. So is there anything you’ve always wanted to ask the legendary musician? Does he ever get self-conscious watching himself on film performing? Is he planning to release new music any time soon? Does he still have any of his famous costumes from the Genesis days?