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Watch The Rolling Stones’ 14 On Fire tour video

The Rolling Stones have released a video celebrating the recent completion of the European leg of their 14 On Fire tour. Set to "Out Of Control" from their 1997 album Bridges To Babylon, the On Fire tour video features the band reflecting on the European leg of the tour, which came to an end with a two hour set at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark this month (July 6), interspersed with behind-the-scenes recordings and videos of the band performing on stage to huge crowds.

Patti Smith to perform new work inspired by Velvet Underground vocalist Nico

Patti Smith has joined forces with international art group Soundwalk Collective (Stephan Crasneanscki, Simone Merli and Kamran Sadeghi) to perform the poetry of Nico. The piece, called Killer Road, is an immersive aural journey based on the day the Velvet Underground vocalist died in Ibiza in 1988. The performance pairs a multi-instrumental soundscape, also featuring Nico’s signature harmonium sound, with Patti Smith reciting the last unpublished poems by the German chanteuse.

Scott Walker and Sunn O))) reveal details of collaborative album, Soused

Scott Walker and Sunn O))) have announced details of their collaborative album, Soused. The album, which is 50 minutes long, will be released by 4AD on September 22. It was recorded in London in early 2014 and produced by Walker and Peter Walsh with the assistance of musical director Mark Warman. A website was recently launched to accompany the album. The tracklisting for Soused is: Brando Herod 2014 Bull Fetish Lullaby

David Bowie promises “more music soon”

David Bowie has teased a possible new album, confirming that there will be 'more music soon' but stopping short of giving a release date. A statement from Bowie was read out on Saturday at a fundraising event in London, which was held to celebrate 50 years of the rock icon's music and raise money for the Terrence Higgins Trust. The note read: "This city is even better than the one you were in last year, so remember to dance, dance, dance. And then sit down for a minute, knit something, then get up and run all over the place. Do it. Love on ya. More music soon. David."

The Beatles announce new documentary film

The Beatles have announced details of a new authorised documentary film. The film will be co-produced by Apple Corps Ltd. and be based on the first part of The Beatles’ career -- the touring years. The film will be directed by Ron Howard and will be produced with the full cooperation of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison. The will focus on The Beatles’ journey from the early days of the Cavern Club in Liverpool and engagements in Hamburg to their last public concert in Candlestick Park, San Francisco, in 1966.

Police raid Europe’s biggest counterfeit record pressing plant

German police have discovered what they believe to be one of the largest illegal record-pressing plants in Europe. After a two-year investigation, a large amount of bootleg vinyl, CDs and DVDs were seized from Aschaffenburg and Hessen, reports Billboard. German authorities are still evaluating the material.

Eddie Vedder: anti-war speech causes offence in Israel

Fans have reacted to an anti-war speech which was delivered by Eddie Vedder last week during Pearl Jam's show at Milton Keynes Bowl (July 11).

Paul McCartney re-releases Wings and solo albums as apps

Paul McCartney has re-released five of his classic Wings and solo albums as apps. The former Beatle has put out new versions of Band On The Run, McCartney, McCartney II, RAM and Wings Over America, releasing them via the Apple store as apps for the iPad.

Watch first trailer for Nick Cave documentary, 20,000 Days On Earth

The first trailer for the new Nick Cave film, 20,000 Days On Earth has been released. Scroll down to watch it. The documentary, directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, will be released in the UK on September 19. It purports to feature a day in the life of Cave, and includes appearances from Kylie Minogue, Ray Winstone, Warren Ellis and Blixa Bargeld.

Unreleased Woody Guthrie songs to be included on new three-disc compilation

A number of unreleased Woody Guthrie songs are to be included on a new three-disc compilation, according to Rolling Stone. My Name Is New York pairs tracks Guthrie wrote during the 27 years he lived in the city along with informal interviews featuring Pete Seeger, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Nora and Arlo Guthrie.
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