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Watch Arctic Monkeys video for “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?”

Arctic Monkeys have unveiled a video for their new single "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" – you can watch the promo at the end of the page. The video, directed by Nabil, is the latest single to be taken from the band's fifth studio album AM, which will be released on September 9 and also features the tracks "R U Mine?" and "Do I Wanna Know?". Guests on the album include Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and former member of The Coral, Bill Ryder-Jones.

Watch The National perform ‘Terrible Love’ with the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir

The National were joined onstage by Grateful Dead's Bob Weir at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco – you can watch footage below. The band performed the track, which appeared on their High Violet album, with Weir on Friday (August 9). Last year, Weir covered Cass McCombs' "Love Thine Enemy" with members of the band during a 'Bridge Sessions webcast.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse tour cancellation: latest update

Following last night's breaking news that Neil Young & Crazy Horse have cancelled the remaining dates on their European tour, a source has now confirmed the reasons behind the cancellation. According to a report on Rolling Stone, a source close to the Young camp has explained that Crazy Horse guitarist Frank 'Poncho' Sampedro has broken his hand.

We want your questions for Tony Joe White

As he releases his new album Hoodoo, the legendary Tony Joe White 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 Swamp Fox? Did he enjoy Elvis Presley's version of "Polk Salad Annie"? What does he remember about filming 'rock opera' Catch My Soul with Patrick McGoohan? How on earth did he end up opening for Roger Waters' Dark Side Of The Moon tour?

Robert Plant joins Twitter and Instagram

Robert Plant has joined the world of social media, opening Twitter and Instagram accounts as well as a Google+ account, while also relaunching his website.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse cancel European tour

Neil Young has cancelled the last shows on his European tour "due to an accident involving Crazy Horse" – reportedly guitarist Frank 'Poncho' Sampedro breaking his hand.

Pere Ubu and DNA bassist Tim Wright dies

Tim Wright of Pere Ubu and DNA has died. The bassist joined Pere Ubu in 1975, staying with the group for three years before he relocated to New York. He joined DNA - formed by Arto Lindsay and Robin Crutchfield - shortly afterwards. Four DNA tracks ('Egomaniac's Kiss', 'Lionel', 'Not Moving' and 'Size') featured on Brian Eno's 1978 compilation No New York.

HMV to return to flagship store on Oxford Street

HMV has announced that it will return to the 363 Oxford Street store, which it opened more than 90 years ago. The site was the first HMV and was opened by Sir Edward Elgar in July 1921. The music and entertainment retailer occupied the site until 2000.

Patti Smith, St Vincent and The National to appear on Boardwalk Empire soundtrack

Patti Smith, St Vincent and The National's Matt Berninger are amongst those set to appear on Volume Two of the soundtrack to hit HBO show Boardwalk Empire. Due for release on September 3, the compilation follows Volume One, which won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack. The new release sees artists tackling songs from the 1920s.
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