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The Sex Pistols are to reissue their 1977 single, "Pretty Vacant". A limited edition seven-inch picture disc will be released via Universal Music on July 2 - 35 years to the day that the single originally came out. "Pretty Vacant", released as the band's third single following "Anarchy In The UK" and "God Save The Queen", peaked at number 6 in its fourth week on the UK singles chart. Reissued versions of the single charted again in 1992 and 2007, while a live version of the song cracked the top 20 in 1996.

Blur have cast doubt on their future once again, with bassist Alex James hinting that the band's show in Hyde Park this summer could be their last. The band will headline a huge outdoor gig at London's Hyde Park on August 12, which sees them topping a bill that also includes New Order and The Specials. The gig has been put on to coincide with the closing ceremony of the Olympic games.

Industry veteran Lars Brogaard has called for a fundamental change to stage erection guidelines following this month's fatal stage collapse at a Radiohead concert in Toronto. Brogaard, who has been production manager for Rod Stewart since 1985, recommended that the use of steel roofs should become an industry standard.

The Beach Boys have announced a second UK show for later this year. The band, who announced that they had reformed to celebrate their 50th anniversary last December, will play London's Royal Albert Hall on September 27. The new show is the second London date of the band's full European tour, which will also see them play London's Wembley Arena on September 28.

Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood is to reunite with former Rolling Stones members at a one-off gig this coming Saturday (June 30). The show, curated by Wood, is a celebration of legendary blues label, Chess Records, home to Howlin’ Wolf, Chuck Berry, Etta James and Muddy Waters. Taking place at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Wood will be joined by the Stones' original bassist Bill Wyman and his immediate predecessor in the band, guitarist Mick Taylor.

The Flaming Lips frontman, Wayne Coyne, 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 Wayne..? When working as a restaurant fry cook for in Oklahoma City, what were his specialities? A well-dressed man by nature, who's his favourite tailor? Who would he most like to collaborate with next? Send your questions to us by noon, Friday June 29 to uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com.

Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore has unveiled his brand new band, Chelsea Light Moving. As well as Moore, the band also features Keith Moore on guitar, Samara Lubelski on bass and John Moloney on drums. The band's first release, "Burroughs", is inspired by the last words of Beat author William Burroughs, reports Spin. You can listen to the track at Matadorrecords.com. The band are set to air another track later this week.

Bruce Springsteen closed the Isle Of Wight Festival last night (June 24) with a three-hour set ending in a cover of "Twist And Shout", the song made famous by The Beatles. Opening with "Badlands", the 62-year-old joked with the crowd about the coverage of the weekend's weather. "It looked bad on TV," he told the crowd. "I didn't bring my wellies, I think I left them at Glastonbury."

Tom Waits is set to perform tracks from his most recent album, 2011's Bad As Me, live for the first time. The legendary singer songwriter will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman on July 9 and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on July 10, where he will be playing songs from his 17th studio album as well as appearing in conversation with the hosts.

Blur will debut two new songs next Monday (July 2) in a live video stream performance on Twitter. The band will perform "Under The Westway" and "The Puritan", written for their forthcoming sold-out Hyde Park gig on August 12, live from a secret UK location and it will be broadcast around the world on Twitter.com/blurofficial at 6:15pm. Scroll down the page and click to hear versions of the songs.