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Johnny Marr announces new album, Playland

Johnny Marr has announced details of his second solo album, Playland. The follow-up to 2013's solo debut The Messenger will be released on October 6.

Hear new Vashti Bunyan song, “Across The Water”

Vashti Bunyan has shared a new song, entitled "Across The Water". Listen to the track below, which comes from the artist's new album Heartleap, which is released on October 6 via FatCat. The LP follows her 1970 debut Just Another Diamond Day and 2005's comeback album Lookaftering. The new album was produced by Bunyan herself and was primarily recorded in her own studio.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers unveil new song, “Forgotten Man”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have unveiled a new song, "Forgotten Man". The song can be found on their website here. The interactive site is modelled after an old car radio; turn it on and use your mouse to flip through the stations. "Forgotten Man" can be found between 104 and 100. The song appears on their new album, Hypnotic Eye, which is released on July 29 via Reprise Records. You can also find four other previously released songs from the album on the website.

Jonny Greenwood says he has been emailing Thom Yorke new Radiohead song ideas

Jonny Greenwood has said that he has been emailing Thom Yorke ideas for new Radiohead songs. Speaking in The Sunday Times, Greenwood commented: "I was emailing stuff to Thom last night, actually, but it's not the same, is it? You don't see him tutting." When asked if there was a release date in mind for their next album, Greenwood explained: "No! Release? No, no idea. No," adding: "Our plan is to start making music soon. We've just got to get the inertia back."

Neil Young & Crazy Horse perform rare songs at German show

Neil Young & Crazy Horse performed two rare cuts at their show in Münsterplatz, Ulm, Germany last night [July 20]. The band have already played two rarities on the current European tour - "Separate Ways", from the Homegrown sessions, which hasn't had a live airing since 2008, and "Days That Used To Be" from Ragged Glory, which the band hadn't played live since 1991.

Paul McCartney: “It would be a pity if Eric Clapton retires”

Paul McCartney has discussed his plans for retirement, telling Rolling Stone he will step away from the spotlight when he feels like it. "...the answer to 'Are you going to retire?' is 'When I feel like it'. But that's not today."

Kevin Rowland and Dexys band members to introduce select screenings of new documentary

Kevin Rowland and other members of Dexys are set to introduce select screenings of their new documentary, Nowhere Is Home. The film, directed by Paul Kelly, was shot during the band's residency at London’s Duke Of York’s Theatre last year and includes performance footage interspaced with interviews with Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson about the band. It is due to screen in UK cinemas at 7.45 on Monday, July 21.

Jimi Hendrix: early session recordings to get released

Early recordings of Jimi Hendrix made between 1965 and 1967 have been acquired by the Hendrix family's music company, Experience Hendrix LLC, and Sony Music's catalog division, Legacy Recordings.

Blondie’s Clem Burke: “Debbie Harry says this tour could be the last”

Blondie’s Clem Burke has revealed that the band’s current world tour may be their last. Burke has been drumming with the band since they began back in 1972. In a recent interview, the 58-year-old has said that Debbie Harry has hinted that this could be it for the band once their current tour comes to an end.
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