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Neil Young to release new memoir this autumn

Neil Young is to publish a second memoir, following 2012's Waging Heavy Peace. According to Billboard , the new book will focus on Young's passion for cars, while also featuring stories about his life in music. Blue Rider, an imprint of Penguin Random House, told The Associated Press on Monday that the new book is scheduled for the autumn and is currently untitled.

The new Uncut revealed! David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, The War On Drugs, Afghan Whigs in new issue!

“On ‘Sweet Thing’, he asked me to imagine myself as a young, French drummer who was witnessing his first execution,” recalls veteran drummer Tony Newman, recalling the sessions for David Bowie’s 1974 album Diamond Dogs in John Robinson’s cover story for this month’s Uncut, which goes on sale this Friday, February 28.

Listen to an exclusive stream of The Men’s new album, Tomorrow’s Hits

The Men release their new album, Tomorrow's Hits, on March 3. We're delighted to be able to bring you an exclusive stream of the album - which you can scroll down to hear. The album follows last year's New Moon album and Campfire Songs EP and was recorded at Brooklyn's Strange Weather studios. It will be released on Sacred Bones. You can pre-order Tomorrow's Hits via the label's website here. The tracklisting for Tomorrow's Hits is:

Pink Floyd announce details of major retrospective exhibition

The Pink Floyd Exhibition – Their Mortal Remains will open in Milan’s La Fabbrica Del Vapore on September 19. The multi-media retrospective has been mounted with the active involvement and collaboration of David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason.

Watch Jonny Greenwood debut new track, “Loop”

Jonny Greenwood has debuted a new solo track titled 'Loop' – click below to watch. Greenwood performed the song at a show at Wapping Hydraulic Power Station Sunday evening [February 23)], for which he was joined by London Contemporary Orchestra soloists.

Afghan Whigs announce UK tour dates

Afghan Whigs have announced details of three UK tour dates to take place in July. The band, who will release their first new album in 16 years later this year, will play live in London, Manchester and Glasgow this summer following the release of Do To The Beast in April. The three dates come as part of a wider European tour and will see the band play London's Electric Ballroom on July 15 before a date at Manchester Cathedral two days later. The short UK jaunt will conclude in Glasgow on July 18. Scroll down for ticket details.

Peggy Seeger: “Pete Seeger just wanted everyone to be involved”

Pete Seeger’s half-sister, Peggy Seeger, pays tribute to the late folk singer, songwriter and activist in the new issue of Uncut, dated April 2014 and out on Friday (February 28).

Bruce Springsteen announces new four-track EP and tribute concert film

Bruce Springsteen has announced details a new EP and concert film. The American Beauty is a special Record Store Day 12" vinyl release from Columbia Records featuring four previously unreleased original songs and due for release on April 26. The tracklisting for American Beauty is: "American Beauty" "Mary Mary" "Hurry Up Sundown" "Hey Blue Eyes"

James confirm new album details

James will release a new album, La Petite Mort, on June 2. It is the band's first full-length studio album since 2008's Hey Ma. The album has been produced by Max Dingel (Killers, Muse, White Lies) and will be preceded by a single, "Moving On". Other confirmed tracks include "Curse Curse" and "Frozen Britain". The band have been announced as headliners for Summer In The City, Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, on July 11 and Camp Bestival on August 1. More festival dates and a UK arena tour are to be announced shortly.
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