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Morrissey has written about The Smiths as well as his first serious relationship in Autobiography, which is published today [October 17]. According to quotes published in The Guardian, Morrissey says that he did not have his first serious relationship until his mid-30s. "For the first time in my life the eternal 'I' becomes 'we', as, finally, I can get on with someone."

Morrissey will be signing copies of his autobiography tomorrow [October 16]. According to his quasi-official website, True To You, Morrissey will be appearing in Gothenberg, Sweden to sign copies of Autobiography - which is published tomorrow. The post reads: "Morrissey will appear at Akademibokhandeln Nordstan in Goteborg (Sweden) on Thursday 17 October to sign copies of his Autobiography. The book is available throughout Europe on this date.

Mick Taylor will join his successor in the Rolling Stones, Ron Wood onstage for a gig in tribute to the late blues pioneer Jimmy Reed. Taylor will appear in Wood's band on the closing night of Bluesfest (November 1), the four-day festival taking place at London's Royal Albert Hall, which runs from October 29 until November 1. Mick Taylor previously joined his former bandmates on their 50 & Counting tour earlier this year, and during their debut headline set at this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Atoms For Peace are currently streaming their last-minute gig at Austin's Moody Theatre on Sunday (October 13) after the festival they were supposed to be playing was cancelled. Following news that the final day of Austin City Limits was to be pulled and after Thom Yorke tweeted: "Austin Texas tonight. A storm to end all storms! Lightning and thunder & rain like I have never seen.." the band decided to play a surprise set in town. The gig is now streaming. Click below to watch the show and scroll down for a setlist from the evening.

U2 are aiming to finish their new album by the end of November, bass player Adam Clayton has revealed. The band last released an album in 2009 when they put out No Line On The Horizon. It is expected that their new record will appear in 2014 with Clayton confirming that the band are trying to wind up work and get the songs "absolutely right" prior to Christmas.

Arcade Fire will perform at this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert, organised by Neil Young.

Paul McCartney has stuck up for Miley Cyrus, claiming that "We've all seen worse than that."

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has said the band would love to play Glastonbury Festival, saying they are "ready to go" as and when Michael Eavis needs them.

Ginger Baker has criticised The Rolling Stones.

Arcade Fire are rumoured to be playing two secret gigs this coming weekend (October 19-20) in New York. As the Arcade Fire Tube Twitter account has pointed out, posters bearing the name The Reflektors – the name the band went under for their surprise shows in Montreal last month – have begun springing up in Brooklyn. No venue has been announced so far, but, just like their previous secret shows, fans have been asked to wear formal attire or costume to the gig.