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Flaming Lips, Wild Beasts, Mark Kozelek, John Grant, White Denim and more announced for End Of The Road Festival 2014

The Flaming Lips and Wild Beasts have been announced as headliners for this year's End Of The Road Festival. The festival, which takes place on August 29 - 31 at Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset, will also feature sets from Richard Thompson, Mark Kozelek, John Grant, Tinariwen, White Denim and Yo La Tengo.

Watch Afghan Whigs new video, “Algiers”

The reunited Afghan Whigs have released a video ahead of their first new album in 16 years. Scroll down to watch the video for the track "Algiers". It's taken from Do To The Beast, the band's first album since their last album, 1965, which was released in 1998. Do To The Beast will be released on Sub Pop on April 14. Do To The Beast features core members Greg Dulli and bassist John Curley, but it is the first Whigs album that doesn't feature the band's original lead guitarist Rick McCollum.

Jonny Greenwood says modern guitar bands play their “grandparents’ instruments”

Jonny Greenwood has accused modern guitar bands of playing their "grandparents instruments".

Billy Corgan plans eight hour ambient jam inspired by Hermann Hesse’s novel, Siddhartha

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is set to play an eight hour long gig based on author Hermann Hesse's 1922 novel, Siddhartha.

Devo’s Bob Casale dies aged 61

Devo's guitarist Bob Casale has died, reports Variety. Devo founder Gerald Casale broke the news on the band's Facebook page

David Crosby undergoes heart surgery

David Crosby has confirmed he underwent heart surgery on Friday, February 14.

Watch Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder cover AC/DC

Bruce Springsteen was joined on stage by Eddie Vedder over the weekend. Springsteen and the E Street Band were performing at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday (February 15). They opened their set with a cover of AC/DC's "Highway To Hell", with Vedder joining in on vocals. Vedder also performed "Darkness On The Edge of Town", the second song of the set, with the band.

The Specials announce autumn tour

The Specials have announced plans for an 11-date tour of the UK and Ireland this coming November. The tour starts at Dublin Olympia on November 3, with dates in Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and more to follow, including two dates at London's Roundhouse on November 13 and 14. Tickets go on sale at 9am on February 21. Ahead of the tour, Specials frontman Terry Hall will be DJing at The Wolf House in London's Islington, on March 6, April 3 and May 1. The Specials will play: Dublin Olympia (November 3) Belfast Ulster Hall (4)

Echo And The Bunnymen finishing up new album

Echo And The Bunnymen have almost finished their new album. Writing on their Facebook page, the band revealed their new studio LP is "nearing completion", adding that a European tour in support of the record has already been booked. They wrote:

Prince covers The Waterboys at Ronnie Scott’s show

Prince played the smallest so far of his London 'Hit and Run' gigs yesterday [February 17], performing at the 250 capacity Ronnie Scott's venue. The set included a surprise cover version of The Waterboys' "The Whole Of The Moon". The song – originally released in 1985 – is long rumoured to have been written about Prince. The band have denied this but singer Mike Scott told Uncut that the sound was inspired by Prince.
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