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The Beatles TV series in development

NBC are reportedly in the early stages of developing a TV drama series based around the career of The Beatles. Deadline reports that the programme will be written by Michael Hirst, who has previously acted as executive producer on The Tudors, a show he created. Ben Silverman and Teri Weinberg will also act as executive producers on the eight-episode series.

Watch opening scenes from new Elliott Smith documentary

The first four minutes of new Elliott Smith film Heaven Adores You have been revealed online. Scroll down to watch them. The film is the first full-length documentary with access to Smith's close circle of friends and was funded by a Kickstarter campaign.

Watch trailer for CSNY 1974 box set

CSNY have released a promotional trailer for the forthcoming CSNY 1974 box set. The clip contains a montage of clips from the box set and is narrated by Graham Nash, who compiled the project. Nash explains, "This box set mirrors the electric, acoustic, electric format that we followed each night on stage, featuring some of our best performances from the tour." CSNY 1974 will be released on July 7 in the UK and Europe.

David Bowie reveals latest 7″ picture disc

David Bowie has announced details of another 40th anniversary edition 7" picture disc. "Knock On Wood (Live)" b/w "Rock 'N' Roll With Me (Live)" is released on Parlophone September 22, 2014. Originally released in Autumn 1974 and taken from David Live, these two 2005 mixes by Tony Visconti are making their vinyl debut. The original single mix of "Knock On Wood" was a UK Top 10 hit.

Allman Brothers to release expanded six disc At Fillmore East box set

The Allman Brothers Band are to release an expanded six disc box set of their 1971 album, At Fillmore East. The new edition, called The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings, includes 15 previously unreleased performances. The box set is released on July 29. Additionally, The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings contains the complete June 27 performance during the venue’s final weekend. It can be pre-ordered here.

Win The Who: Quadrophenia Live In London deluxe box sets!

To celebrate the release of The Who's Quadrophenia Live In London, we're delighted to be able to offer two copies of the deluxe metal box set to give away. Quadrophenia Live In London was recorded at Wembley Arena on July 8, 2013 - the closing night of the band's historic Quadrophenia 40th anniversary tour. The deluxe metal box set contains: * 10-inch Round Metal Mod Headlight Container * 1 Blu-Ray Disc™: Concert Film * 1 Standard DVD: Concert Film * 1 Blu-ray Audio Disc™ Format: Quadrophenia (1973) 5.1 Album Mix – First Time Ever

Collaborators revealed for new Brian Wilson album

Some of the special guests working on Brian Wilson's new album have been revealed. Wilson previously disclosed that he has also been working with Jeff Beck, former Beach Boys bandmates Al Jardine and David Marks, Joe Thomas, and Blondie Chaplin on the album. Now, Rolling Stone via Pitchfork reports Lana Del Ray, Frank Ocean, Zooey Deschanel and country singer Kacey Musgraves also said to be involved.

Exclusive! Hear new Allah-Las track + album details revealed

The Allah-Las have announced details of their new album, Worship The Sun. We're delighted to premier one of the album's tracks, "501-415", which you can scroll down to hear. The album, the follow-up to their self-titled 2012 debut, is released on September 15, 2014 by Innovative Leisure.
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