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Brian Eno, “Lux”

If you've ever suspected that Brian Eno's enduring reputation as an avant-garde genius is more mythical than actual, his discography from the past few years makes for a satisfying read.

‘Kurt Cobain musical will never happen’, says Courtney Love

Courtney Love has denied rumours that a Broadway musical based on Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is currently in the works. Last month, Sam Lufti revealed that he is currently co-managing Courtney Love and working with her on a project about the life of her late husband. However, Love has scotched the rumours in an interview with The Observer, telling the newspaper "there will be no musical" as "sometimes it's best just to leave things alone".

Thom Yorke’s Atoms For Peace to release debut album in January 2013?

Reports have claimed that Thom Yorke's supergroup Atoms For Peace will release their debut album in January next year. Radiohead fan site Ateaseweb.com suggests that the band's first effort will be titled AMOK and will be available on CD, vinyl and digital download on January 28 through XL Records, although the rumour is yet to be confirmed officially by either the band or the record label. According to the report, the album's tracklisting is as follows: 1. 'Before Your Very Eyes…' 2. 'Default' 3. 'Ingenue' 4. 'Dropped' 5. 'Unless'

The Master

Paul Thomas Anderson begins and ends The Master with the same image: Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix), lying on a beach in the South Pacific in the closing days of World War II, nestled up close to the figure of a woman carved in the sand. Bent out of shape by the war, he is alcoholic and possibly deranged. In a series of weird, unconnected images, we see Freddie siphoning petrol from the tank of an aircraft, masturbating into the Pacific surf, lying in a hammock on a warship.

Vampire Weekend debut new track ‘Unbelievers’ on US TV – watch

Vampire Weekend played new track "Unbelievers" on US television last night – watch it below. Fans will recognise the track as the same one the band premiered at an intimate show at Cleveland's House Of Blues earlier this year (July 12), though they then referred to it as 'New Song#2'.

Thom Yorke’s Atoms For Peace track appears on YouTube – listen

A new track by Thom Yorke's supergroup Atoms For Peace has appeared on YouTube, after originally being played on Mary Anne Hobbs' XFM show yesterday (October 31). The song, titled 'What The Eyeballs Did', is the B-side to the 12inch vinyl release of debut single "Default", which is due out on November 19 via XL Recordings – you can listen to the track above. Thom Yorke features in the group alongside longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Red Hot Chili Pepper's Flea as well as drummer Joey Waronker and percussionist Mauro Refosco.

Bruce Springsteen to play Hurricane Sandy benefit show

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are set to perform at a benefit concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The native rockers of New Jersey, one of the US States worst affected by the superstorm, will be joined by other rock and pop stars including Billy Joel, Sting and Christina Aguilera for the live one-hour show to be broadcast on NBC. Money raised from the concert, which has been titled Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together, will go towards the American Red Cross charity and will be hosted by Today presenter Matt Lauer.

The 44th Uncut Playlist Of 2012

That pretending-not-to-be-annoyed-by-the-Mercurys morning of the year. But as way of distraction, here’s this week’s rather late office playlist.
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