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Nick Drake's second album 'Bryter Later' is being re-released in a limited edition vinyl box set on March 25.

Stephen Stills has compared himself to pop superstar Taylor Swift. Interviewed in the current issue of Uncut, Stills is asked whether he ever felt he uncomfortable revealing so much of himself in his love songs. “No,” replied Stills. “I’m a little like Taylor Swift in that regard. Wear your heart on your sleeve, then just write about it. Fuck ‘em.” Stills also revealed that Neil Young is his closest musical compatriot, far more so even the other two CSNY members.

I suppose Alan Partridge is the, uh, albatross round Steve Coogan’s neck.

The Strokes have revealed the video for their new single 'All The Time'. The video features no new footage of the band, and is instead concocted of archive footage from throughout their career, including scenes from set of the video shoot for 'Last Niit' and 'The Modern Age' as well as backstage clips from festival appearances. Lou Reed is seen in one clip performing live with the band.

A new documentary about Jim Morrison is now in production. Before the End: Jim Morrison Comes Of Age, is reported to focus of Jim Morrison the person, rather than Jim Morrison the music icon. Many of the interviews will be from loved ones speaking about Morrison for the first time – including brother Andy Morrison, Florida State University roommate Bryan Gates and star of Jim Morrison’s student film, Elizabeth Buckner. Before the End: Jim Morrison Comes Of Age will also contain previously unseen home video footage and family photos.

Nick Drake’s producer Joe Boyd is hosting a special event in London to celebrate the late singer-songwriter’s life and work. Joe Boyd presents Way To Blue - The Legacy Of Nick Drake will take place at Wilton’s Music Hall on April 2 and 8pm. Boyd will talk about his relationship with Drake and also his work on Way To Blue, an album of Nick Drake covers recorded in London and Melbourne, Australia and featuring Vashti Bunyan, Green Gartside, Robyn Hitchcock and others.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse are rumoured to have filmed their March 13 show in Melbourne, Australia for a possible future release, according to an Australian music website. Noise 11 claims that “Neil Young’s Shakey Pictures filmed this Melbourne ‘Alchemy Tour’ show for their next concert documentary.”

Joanna Newsom has recorded a cover of Sandy Denny's 1971 song, “The North Star Grassman And The Ravens". Newsom recorded the song in November as part of a promotional campaign for Wren, the Los Angeles-based fashion collection of Melissa Coker.

A Jimi Hendrix pop-up store will open in Soho, London, for the first 12 days of April. The store, to be located at 8 Ganton St., comes as Hendrix’s posthumously-released album, “People, Hell and Angels” becomes the legend’s highest charting album since 1969. That album will be available at the Soho store, along with Hendrix’s full back catalogue in CD and vinyl, including items never released in the UK. It will also sell limited edition merchandise, including clothing, art, lyrics/chord books and guitar accessories.

Black Sabbath have confirmed that their new album '13' will be released on June 10. Scroll down to see a new behind-the-scenes clip showing the band making the album now.