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Intelligently compiled selection of mellow magic

The godfather of dub has died aged 85

To Paris, for a rare meeting with the pioneering chanteuse

The story of Drake's life and career as told by Joe Boyd, John Wood, Richard Thompson, Beverley Martyn and more

Including Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave and more

The real Nick Drake is revealed in the fascinating cover story of the new Uncut – not as a tragic, meek figure as often portrayed, but as a driven musical visionary, efficient in the studio and sure of what he wanted.

Vile day here in London, improved to some degree I'd hope by the arrival in UK shops of the new edition of Uncut. It has Nick Drake on the cover, as you probably know if you're a subscriber and your copy arrived over the weekend.

The story of Drake as an uncompromising musical visionary is told by Joe Boyd, John Wood, Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings, Beverley Martyn and more who knew the singer-songwriter.

Nick Drake, Ryan Adams, Jeff Tweedy and Queen all feature in the new issue of Uncut, dated October 2014 (Take 209) and out tomorrow (August 26).

Six previously unheard Nick Drake recordings are to go up for auction. The tapes have been described as being in "pristine" condition and were recorded in 1968, before the 1969 release of the folk singer's debut album Five Leaves Left. The recordings are currently owned by his friend, the singer Beverley Martyn, who was married to the late John Martyn. Speaking about the tapes to 4th July 2014