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The Hold Steady and Trans will join Courtney Barnett, Arc Iris, Syd Arthur, The Rails, Alice Boman, PHOX and Ethan Johns on the Uncut stage at this year's Great Escape festival in Brighton. Meanwhile, the festival, which takes place at 35 venues in Brighton between May 8-10, have also confirmed details of another 100 artists who will be performing.

Neil Innes recalls his friendship with George Harrison in the new Uncut, dated May 2014 and out on Friday (March 28).

T Bone Burnett has unveiled details about his forthcoming Basement Tapes project. Called Lost On The River: The New Basement Tapes, the album will be released later this year by Electromagnetic Recordings/Island Records/Harvest Records, and will feature artists including Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens (Carolina Chocolate Drops), Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James and Marcus Mumford. The have created music for two-dozen recently discovered lyrics written by Bob Dylan in 1967 during the period he was working on The Basement Tapes.

Bruce Springsteen is on the cover of the new Uncut, which also includes features on Van Morrison, Mama Cass, The Stooges, William Burroughs and The Damned.

Damon Albarn discusses his forthcoming debut solo album, Everyday Robots, in the new issue of Uncut, dated May 2014 and out on Friday (March 28).

Pixies have announced details of Indie Cindy, their first new album in 23 years. The album will be released on April 28 and comprises of the EPs, 'EP1' and 'EP2', released in September 2013 and January 2014 respectively, plus 'EP3'. Indie Cindy marks the first time all three releases have been available as one collection.

The Black Keys have revealed details of their brand new album, Turn Blue. The record, which is set for release on May 12, will feature 11 tracks. Scroll down for a full tracklisting. Turn Blue will be The Black Keys' eighth album, and follows their 2011 release El Camino.

News just in: the programme has been announced for this year’s Sundance London festival.

Chrissie Hynde has announced details of her first solo album, Stockholm. The album will be released on June 9. It was recorded at Ingrid Studios in Stockholm with co-writer, guitarist and producer Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn and John) and features cameos from Neil Young and John McEnroe. A single, "Dark Sunglasses", will be released on April 21; a limited edition 7" will also be available two days previously as part of Record Store Day.

The papier mâché head worn by Arcade Fire band member Richard Reed Parry as part of the band's live show has gone missing. The stage prop was taken during Reflektor Tour show in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 18. A statement from the band, relayed by Brooklyn Vegan, states that the band have photos of the theft in progress. They are appealing for the return of the mask.