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Win all nine remastered Led Zeppelin albums on vinyl!

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30th July 2015

Win all nine remastered Led Zeppelin albums on vinyl!

This Friday [July 31, 2015], Led Zeppelin finish their reissue programme by releasing their final three studio albums: Presence, In Through the Out Door and Coda. It marks the end of mammoth undertaking for Jimmy Page, who's overseen these reissues. To give you a sense of the scale and heft of thi...

This Friday [July 31, 2015], Led Zeppelin finish their reissue programme by releasing their final three studio albums: Presence, In Through the Out Door and Coda.

It marks the end of mammoth undertaking for Jimmy Page, who’s overseen these reissues.

To give you a sense of the scale and heft of this project, you can read our review of Led Zeppelin I – III by clicking here; and our review of Physical Graffiti by clicking here.

Meanwhile, we review these final three reissues in the new issue of Uncut, which is in UK shops now.

To the competition! We have one set of all nine albums to give away as prizes. These are the deluxe vinyl editions, with the companion discs containing a wealth of unheard extras.

Like, for instance, the unreleased “Sugar Mama“, recorded in 1968 at Olympic Studios, which features on the companion disc of Coda.

To be in with a chance of winning, just tell us the correct answer to this question:

What is the name of the opening track on Led Zeppelin 1?

Send your entries to UncutComp@timeinc.com by noon, Friday, August 7, 2015. Please include your full name, address and a contact telephone number.

A winner will be chosen by the Uncut team from the correct entries. The editor’s decision is final.

Launching the final wave of reissues at a press conference in the former Olympic Studios in Barnes, west London, Page officially closed the Zeppelin vault.

“As far as the studio side of things [goes], this is it,” said Page. “Unless something might pop up on international Record [Store] Day or something like that. But it will be a long way off.”

Additionally, Page expressed his satisfaction with the reissue campaign, saying, “As far as I’m concerned, I’ve done my job.”

He also discussed the amount of unofficially released live Zeppelin material, noting that with the substantial number of bootlegs in circulation, it seemed unlikely he would pursue a live project on the scale of the studio reissues.

“Looking at the whole bootleg scene and knowing how much live material had already come out, and pretty good stuff at that, dealing with the studio outtakes seemed to be a more satisfying project,” he said. “I knew the chronology and the quality of what was going to turn up so I could really visualize it a lot easier than all the [live] bootlegs that are out there. This is what needed to be done – the whole Led Zeppelin world in the studio needed to be dealt with properly and seriously.”

Asked what he’ll be doing now the reissue series is completed, Page said: “I won’t take it easy. I’ll be working on the guitar now, because that’s the next thing to be obsessive about.”

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

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Glenn Phillips – Lost At Sea

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Recalling the likes of Mike Bloomfield, John McLaughlin, John Cippolina and Frank Zappa, Lost At Sea was the first of a series of extraordinary instrumental guitar albums which from Glenn Phillips, a beguiling career which is still continuing. As melancholy as it is ferocious, Phillips explains that...

Recalling the likes of Mike Bloomfield, John McLaughlin, John Cippolina and Frank Zappa, Lost At Sea was the first of a series of extraordinary instrumental guitar albums which from Glenn Phillips, a beguiling career which is still continuing. As melancholy as it is ferocious, Phillips explains that with Lost At Sea “my intent was to create emotional instrumental music that was timeless, regardless of trends or fashion.”

His formed his first group in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hampton Grease Band’s sole album was 1971’s lyrically abstract, part-improvised, Music to Eat: marketed as a comedy album, it was Columbia’s second worst seller in the period, “beaten only by a yoga record”. This was the way you impressed Frank Zappa, and snatched them for his Bizarre label. “I was taken aback when Frank asked if I’d give him a guitar lesson; he wanted to learn how I was able to pick all the notes when I played fast.” In Atlanta, Phillips often sat in with Little Feat, Lowell George netting Phillips a Warner Brothers’ deal until Zappa’s partner Herb Cohen insisted “they buy out my contract, which he’d let them have for $100,000.”

Instead, Phillips established his own, home-based SnowStar imprint to distribute Lost At Sea; John Peel’s keenness prompted Richard Branson to release it here. The beautifully contrasting Swim in the Wind followed, Philips touring Britain with Steve Hillage just as Virgin unleashed the Sex Pistols. “Curiously, the British punk movement reminded me most of the American ’60s hippie movement which, naturally, the punks detested; luckily, I had a ringside seat at both.”

Over the next decade SnowStar released five albums; 1987’s Elevator was picked up by SST label-boss Greg Ginn. “I did relate to his fearless, independent spirit, as well as that of many of the bands.” It’s now 12 years since Phillips’ reflective Angel Sparks, but he’s also collaborated with Henry Kaiser, Peter Buck, Swimming Pool Q’s Jeff Calder (in Supreme Court) and, lately, B52’s Cindy Wilson. Phillips’ approach is intuitive, unclassifiable and he adds “unmarketable…but that’s a price I’m happy to pay.”

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

Uncut: the spiritual home of great rock music.

Portishead’s Geoff Barrow shares new Beak> EP

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Michael Bonner

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29th July 2015

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Portishead’s Geoff Barrow shares new Beak> EP

Geoff Barrow's Beak> project have released a new EP. It is the group’s first release since >> in 2012. The four-track EP features two songs from Beak> and two from <Kaeb, described as Beak>'s alter-ego” who “have an ever expanding and floating membership.” It is out now ...

Geoff Barrow’s Beak> project have released a new EP.

It is the group’s first release since >> in 2012.

The four-track EP features two songs from Beak> and two from <Kaeb, described as Beak>’s alter-ego” who “have an ever expanding and floating membership.”

It is out now through Barrow’s own Invada label and available to stream and buy via Bandcamp.

You can watch the video below, directed by Tia Salisbury.

Meanwhile, Thom Yorke joined Portishead on stage to play “The Rip” on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Latitude Festival.

Portishead were headlining the festival on the Obelisk stage when Yorke come out to join them for the song, from their album Third.

Yorke and Jonny Greenwood had previously performed an acoustic version of the song on Radiohead‘s Dead Air Space site.

Portishead’s set list at Latitude:
Silence
Nylon Smile
Mysterons
Magic Doors
Sour Times
Wandering Star
Machine Gun
Over
Glory Box
Chase the Tear
Cowboys
Threads

Encore:
The Rip (with Thom Yorke)
Roads
We Carry On

Yorke also played his own solo set later that night. He appeared at the iArena where he played many tracks from his Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes album, including “A Brain in a Bottle,” “Truth Ray” and “Guess Again!” alongside The Eraser‘s “Harrowdown Hill” and “Black Swan” and his Atoms For Peace project’s “Amok”.

A setlist reports that Yorke also played two unknown songs.

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

Uncut: the spiritual home of great rock music.

Have Radiohead recorded the new James Bond theme tune?

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Michael Bonner

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29th July 2015

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Have Radiohead recorded the new James Bond theme tune?

Bookmakers William Hill have suspended betting on the identity of the next James Bond theme singer, after a customer attempted to place a £15,000 bet on Radiohead having recorded the song. The Guardian reports that the film's director, Sam Mendes, has said the song has already been recorded, and w...

Bookmakers William Hill have suspended betting on the identity of the next James Bond theme singer, after a customer attempted to place a £15,000 bet on Radiohead having recorded the song.

The Guardian reports that the film’s director, Sam Mendes, has said the song has already been recorded, and will be announced soon.

Radiohead are the latest artists to have their name associated with the coveted slot. Other artists include Sam Smith and Ellie Goulding.

William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said, “The first gamble of the day was Ellie Goulding and punters were backing her as if she already had the gig, but just as we were thinking of pulling the plug we had a load of bets for Radiohead, including one customer who asked to place a £15,000 bet on the band at 10/1.

“There seem to be all kinds of rumours and the plot has had more twists and turns than a classic Bond tale, but surely nobody risks £15,000 on a hunch.”

Here’s Radiohead covering Carly Simon‘s “Nobody Does It Better”, from The Spy Who Loved Me.

In other Radiohead news, Jonny Greenwood has given a progress report on the new Radiohead album.

During a recent interview with Dutch music website 3voor12, Greenwood confirmed that the band are working in the studio “in periods” and that restarting the process “took a lot of time.”

Consequence Of Sound report that the interview has since been translated by the Radiohead community on Reddit.

“We didn’t do anything together for too long, so restarting took a lot of time,” Greenwood said. “We’re working in periods now. This afternoon, Thom and I will work on a song we started yesterday, see what it will lead to.”

He went on to reveal that the band were re-visiting a 1996 track, “Lift“.

“What people don’t know is that there’s a very old song on each album, like ‘Nude’ on In Rainbows. We never found the right arrangement for that, until then. ‘Lift’ is just like that. When the idea is right, it stays right. It doesn’t really matter in which form.”

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

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Keith Richards documentary to air in September

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29th July 2015

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Keith Richards documentary to air in September

A documentary about Keith Richards will air on Netflix in September. Under the Influence has been directed by Morgan Neville, who made 20 Feet From Stardom, and will be available from September 18, 2015. “If there’s a Mount Rushmore of Rock ’n’ Roll, Keith’s face is surely on it. He has ...

A documentary about Keith Richards will air on Netflix in September.

Under the Influence has been directed by Morgan Neville, who made 20 Feet From Stardom, and will be available from September 18, 2015.

“If there’s a Mount Rushmore of Rock ’n’ Roll, Keith’s face is surely on it. He has always represented the soul of rock music—for all of the light and dark shades that implies,” said Neville. “To my relief, Keith Richards turned out to be a real man—full of humour, knowledge and wisdom. That’s the real Keith we’ve worked to capture in our film and I’m honoured to bring it to a global audience via Netflix.”

The film was made while Richards was recording Crosseyed Heart, his first solo album since 1992.

Click here to read our preview of Richards’ latest album, Crosseyed Heart

According to a press statement, the film will “visit key people and places that have always enchanted Keith and inspired his music with The Rolling Stones to his latest solo record: Chicago, home of the blues, where Keith first encountered Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and the hallowed halls of Chess Records; Nashville, where Keith explores his long love of country music; and New York where Keith recorded the album and collaborated with the likes of Steve Jordan and Waddy Wachtel.

“And along the way, we get an additional dose of inspiration from a long-time friend, Tom Waits.”

Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones appear to have released the next archival release in their From The Vault series.

This latest addition is dedicated to the band’s Hyde Park concert from July 5, 1969.

DVD and Blu-ray editions are currently listed on Amazon.com and also Amazon’s Canadian site.

The release date on both Amazon sites is listed as July 24, 2015.

From The Vault consists of live concerts from the Stones which are getting their first official release. Previous releases have included shows from LA Forum in 1975 and Hampton Coliseum in 1981.

The most recent title was the band’s Marquee club show on March 26, 1971, shortly before the release of Sticky Fingers.

Superdeluxeedition flags up that the Stones’ Hyde Park show was originally from British TV and has previously been available on both DVD and Blu-ray in the UK.

It was also included in the US and Japanese versions of the Sweet Summer Sun deluxe edition.

As yet, there is no confirmed UK release date; nor is it known whether this release will be available on vinyl and CD, as per the previous releases in the series.

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

Uncut: the spiritual home of great rock music.

David Gilmour on new album Rattle That Lock: “I think this is the best thing I’ve ever done”

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28th July 2015

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David Gilmour on new album Rattle That Lock: “I think this is the best thing I’ve ever done”

David Gilmour reveals all about his new album, Rattle That Lock, in the new issue of Uncut, out now. In our world exclusive interview, the former Pink Floyd singer and guitarist discusses bringing his band to an end, and the new phase of his solo career – in September, Gilmour will release his fi...

David Gilmour reveals all about his new album, Rattle That Lock, in the new issue of Uncut, out now.

In our world exclusive interview, the former Pink Floyd singer and guitarist discusses bringing his band to an end, and the new phase of his solo career – in September, Gilmour will release his first solo album in nine years, the follow-up to 2006’s On An Island.

“As for Rattle That Lock,” he explains, considering the new album’s place in his body of work, “I don’t want to overplay it, but I think this is the best thing I’ve done. Probably ever. It’s very easy to be deluded, but I think it’s very good.

“I think I’ve found my feet. It’s quite late in life to start finding one’s feet, I must admit. Or at least, to find them again.”

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

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September 2015

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28th July 2015

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David Gilmour, the Grateful Dead, Killing Joke and Bob Dylan all feature in the new issue of Uncut, dated September 2015 and out now. Gilmour, who releases his new album Rattle That Lock in September, discusses the end of Pink Floyd, his new record and getting older, in a world exclusive interview....

David Gilmour, the Grateful Dead, Killing Joke and Bob Dylan all feature in the new issue of Uncut, dated September 2015 and out now.

Gilmour, who releases his new album Rattle That Lock in September, discusses the end of Pink Floyd, his new record and getting older, in a world exclusive interview.

“I think I’ve found my feet,” says the guitarist, singer and songwriter. “It’s quite late in life to start finding one’s feet, I must admit. Or at least, to find them again.”

Uncut editor John Mulvey heads out on the road and in the parking lot with the Grateful Dead and their Deadheads during the recent Fare Thee Well shows.

We also hear the incredible tale of Killing Joke from the band themselves – topics covered include maggots, burned flats, gay brothels, police raids, black magic, pigs’ heads, the Great Pyramid and the restoration of antique furniture.

“There’s been overdoses, alcoholism, violence, nastiness and betrayal upon betrayal of Shakespearean proportions,” explains Youth. “But it’s a priceless legacy.”

Bob Dylan‘s controversial appearance at 1965’s Newport Folk Festival is investigated 50 years on, with eyewitness accounts of the event from Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and organiser George Wein.

Elsewhere, Uncut joins irreverent folk guitar troubadour Ryley Walker at a Chicago BBQ, to talk near-fatal road accidents, his “fucking terrible” album and the desire to share his music. “If I’ve got a couch, and can buy cigarettes and records, I’m the richest man in the world!” he tells us.

Brazilian Tropicália legend Caetano Veloso takes us through the greatest albums of his career, and recalls his time imprisoned and exiled by the country’s military dictatorship.

“I’ve always been very well-received,” he explains today. “But I have also had to face strong and surprisingly aggressive reactions. I have to say it’s more or less the same right now.”

The Isley Brothers reveal how they made their classic single “Harvest For The World”, a story including powerful handguns, Jimi Hendrix‘s influence and the call for “a peaceful gathering of all human beings”. “This song will always be relevant,” says Ernie Isley, “as long as the goal isn’t accomplished.”

At the front of the magazine, director Julien Temple answers your questions, Kristin Hersh remembers Vic Chesnutt, Mac DeMarco introduces himself, and the original Charlatans explain why they’ve returned. Elsewhere, Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods reveals the eight records that shaped his life.

In our reviews section, new and archive releases from the likes of Titus Andronicus, Beach House, Drinks, Iris DeMent, Taste, Pere Ubu, Led Zeppelin and Yo La Tengo are reviewed, along with AC/DC and Fleetwood Mac live, and films and DVDs on Janis Joplin, Orson Welles and ELO.

Our very special free CD, Ramble On Rose, is a unique take on the Grateful Dead‘s legendary lost album, the end of a trilogy that began with Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty. On the free CD, then, are 10 select cuts from the Dead’s prime, many from classic concert releases.

The new issue of Uncut is in UK shops now and available to buy as a digital edition by clicking here.

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

Uncut: the spiritual home of great rock music.

What’s inside the new Uncut..?

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28th July 2015

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There are, perhaps, worse ways to spend the day. Last month, I was invited down to meet David Gilmour on his houseboat recording studio, Astoria, moored on the bank of the Thames. In a neat piece of theatre, Gilmour - accompanied by his wife, Polly Samson - appeared as if by magic in the impeccably ...

There are, perhaps, worse ways to spend the day. Last month, I was invited down to meet David Gilmour on his houseboat recording studio, Astoria, moored on the bank of the Thames. In a neat piece of theatre, Gilmour – accompanied by his wife, Polly Samson – appeared as if by magic in the impeccably kept grounds of Astoria; how did they do it? In truth, there’s a private tunnel designed by Capability Brown that runs underneath the road to emerge into the garden. A welcoming handshake and we were off.

Ostensibly, I was there to discuss Rattle That Lock – Gilmour’s first studio album in nine years. But during our time together, the conversation broadened out to explore Gilmour’s remarkable career, both as a solo artist and as a member of Pink Floyd.

Gilmour was a warm, courteous host. I asked his old friend Robert Wyatt for his first impressions of Gilmour, when they met over 40 years ago; it’s a description that still seems remarkably apt. “He had a patrician air that I find very unusual in rock music,” Wyatt told me. “He was dignified, witty. Grown up. I like him, but I’ve always been a little awestruck by him. Not because he’s intimidating, but you feel that he’s listening and watching. His bullshit detector is on ‘alert’ a lot of the time.”

Aside from Robert Wyatt, I also spoke to close friends and collaborators about their experiences with David down the years. I heard some terrific stories, and we also reflected on some amazing music, past and present. Oh, and David even dropped a major revelation about his future plans…

You can read our world exclusive interview with David Gilmour in the new issue of Uncut; which goes on sale in UK shops today. You can also buy it digitally by clicking here.

In related news, I should mention that by clicking here you can David Gilmour, Nick Mason and famous fans pick Pink Floyd‘s 30 greatest tracks.

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As you’d expect, there’s plenty more elsewhere in our issue. John travelled to California to witness the one of the Grateful Dead‘s recent Fare Thee Well shows and get the inside scoop on these very special concerts. We’ve worked closely with our good friends at Rhino on this month’s free Grateful Dead CD: Ramble On Rose. It’s our humble attempt to construct the Dead album that never was, a putative sequel to Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty. Judging by some early reactions on social media from subscribers, it seems to have been received even better than we anticipated: so thanks to those who’ve Tweeted and Facebooked us about it. We are, understandably, very proud of it.

But wait… there’s even more! Peter Watts uncovered tales involving black magic, police raids, pig’s heads and the Great Pyramid in the company of Killing Joke. Jason Anderson spoke to many of the performers and organisers involved with the Newport Folk Festival during it’s transitional years in the mid-Sixties, and came back with fascinating look at the birth of the folk roots revolution. Spoilers: contains some Bob Dylan. And Andy Gill travelled to Chicago for an Independence Day barbeque in the company of Ryley Walker, one of our favourite upcoming artists.

Meanwhile, Julien Temple answers your questions on The Clash, Wilko Johnson, the Sex Pistols and more in An Audience With… (there is a very funny story involving Peter Cook, Mick Jagger and a lift), the Isley Brothers‘ “Harvest For The World” features in our Making Of… slot, and the legendary Tropicália musician Caetano Veloso talks us through his best releases in Album By Album. Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods reveals the records that shaped him in My Life In Music.

In a bulging reviews section, there’s new albums from Titus Andronicus, Beach House, Drinks and Iris DeMent and we look at major reissues from Rory Gallagher’s Taste, Led Zeppelin, Pere Ubu, Pavement, The Who, Black Sabbath and the Cocteau Twins. Live, we review AC/DC and Fleetwood Mac, there’s Janis Joplin and Orson Welles in DVD and in books, Allan catches up with a biography of Neil Young‘s formative years. In film, I review Noah Baumbach‘s new film, Mistress America, the Vic Godard documentary, and a brilliant Jordianian film Theeb, among others.

As if that wasn’t enough, in the front section, we take a peek at the Rolling Stones‘ forthcoming EXHIBITIONISM and report on a hush-hush playback of Keith Richards‘ new album. There’s Kristin Hersh on Vic Chesnutt, the original Charlatans, an I’m New Here on Mac DeMarco, jazz tyro Thundercat and the latest on the Uncut stage at this year’s End Of The Road festival.

I think that’s it. Apart from to say, do please let us know what you think of our new issue and the free CD. But beyond that, we’d love to hear your thoughts on recent albums you’ve bought, gigs you’ve seen, favourite artists that are perhaps overdue reappraisal, or what on earth is going on in True Detective at the moment.

You can write to us at uncut_feedback@timeinc.com.

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The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

Uncut: the spiritual home of great rock music.

Hear New Order’s new single, “Restless”

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28th July 2015

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New Order have released a new single, "Restless". The track appears on the band's forthcoming album, Music Complete, which is released on September 25, 2015. You can hear the song below. It is the band’s first new material since Waiting For The Sirens’ Call in 2002 and the first to feature Gi...

New Order have released a new single, “Restless“.

The track appears on the band’s forthcoming album, Music Complete, which is released on September 25, 2015.

You can hear the song below.

It is the band’s first new material since Waiting For The Sirens’ Call in 2002 and the first to feature Gillian Gilbert since 2001’s Get Ready.

The tracklisting for Music Complete is:
Restless
Singularity
Plastic
Tutti Frutti
People On The High Line
Stray Dog
Academic
Nothing But A Fool
Unlearn This Hatred
The Game
Superheated

The band have also announced tour dates.

New Order play:
November 4 – Paris, Casino de Paris
November 6 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
November 8 – Stockholm, Annexet
November 11 – Berlin, Tempodrom
November 16 – London, Brixton Academy
November 19 – Glasgow, Academy
November 21 – Liverpool, Olympia
November 24 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

Uncut: the spiritual home of great rock music.

Neil Young and Willie Nelson reveal this year’s Farm Aid line-up

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Michael Bonner

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28th July 2015

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Neil Young and Willie Nelson reveal this year’s Farm Aid line-up

The line-up for this year's Farm Aid festival has been announced. The annual event, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will be held on September 19 at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. The line-up is headed by the organisation's four board members - Willie Nelso...

The line-up for this year’s Farm Aid festival has been announced.

The annual event, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will be held on September 19 at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago.

The line-up is headed by the organisation’s four board members –
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews – alongside guests Jack Johnson, Imagine Dragons, Kacey Musgraves, Old Crow Medicine Show, Mavis Staples, Holly Williams, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Insects vs. Robots and Blackwood Quartet.

“We organized the first Farm Aid concert in Illinois in 1985 to respond to the people suffering during the Farm Crisis,” said Willie Nelson in a statement via Rolling Stone. “Thirty years later, in Chicago, we’ll bring together so many of the people — farmers, eaters, advocates and activists — who have made the progress of the Good Food Movement possible. At Farm Aid 30, we’ll celebrate the impact we’ve had and rally our supporters for the work ahead.”

Meanwhile, Neil Young recently released a 10-minute short film, Seeding Fear. The film accompanies his current album, The Monsanto Years. Click here to read Uncut’s review.

The film is credited to “Bernard Shakey“, Young’s long-standing directorial pseudonym.

Writing on his Facebook page, Young said: “As I write this, the dark act is up for a vote in the House of Representatives; representatives of the people. The dark act takes away the rights of those people to vote for or against things like GMO labeling in their states. It does seem ironic. If the act is passed, it will truly be a dark day for America.

“Monsanto is a corporation with great wealth, now controlling over 90% of soybean and corn growth in America. Family farms have been replaced by giant agri corp farms across this great vast country we call home. Farm aid and other organizations have been fighting the losing battle against this for 30 years now.

“Dairy and meat farming is done in those white sheds you see from the freeway, no longer on the green pastures of home with the old farmhouses and barns. Those beautiful buildings now stand in ruin across the country. This has happened on our watch while the country slept, distracted by advertising and false information from the corporations. Monsanto and others simply pay the politicians for voting their way. This is because of ‘Citizens United’, a legislation that has made it possible for corporations to have the same rights as people, while remaining immune to people’s laws.

“Both Democratic and Republican front runners are in bed with Monsanto, from Clinton to Bush, as many government branches are and have been for years. This presidential election could further cement the dominance of corporation’s rights over people’s rights in America. If you have a voice you have a choice. Use it.

“On the human side, the film I would like you to see tells the story of a farming family in America, but the same thing is happening around the world. It is a story that takes 10 minutes of your time to see. It is a simple human one, telling the heartbreaking story of one man who fought the corporate behemoth Monsanto, and it illustrates why I was moved to write The Monsanto Years.

“The film presents a rare opportunity to hear from the source as Mr. White is one of only four farmers who is still legally allowed to speak about his case as all the others have been effectively silenced.

“Thanks for reading this and I hope you look at this simple and powerful film, ‘Seeding Fear’.”

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

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Members of Roxy Music and The Clash form supergroup

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Michael Bonner

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28th July 2015

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Members of Roxy Music and The Clash form supergroup

Phil Manzanera and Paul Simonon have teamed up with Tony Allen and a number of other musicians to perform at an Italian music festival. Manzanera, Simonon and Allen will be joined by Italian musician Ligabue, Columbian singer Andrea Echeverri and London-based violinist Anna Phoebe for a performance...

Phil Manzanera and Paul Simonon have teamed up with Tony Allen and a number of other musicians to perform at an Italian music festival.

Manzanera, Simonon and Allen will be joined by Italian musician Ligabue, Columbian singer Andrea Echeverri and London-based violinist Anna Phoebe for a performance at the La Notte della Taranta, taking place in Salento in the south of Italy on August 22.

Manzanera serves as the festival’s Maestro Concertatore this year.

“I’m delighted that La Notte della Taranta has attracted such wonderful artists,” says Manzanera. “And it’s a tribute to the fine local muscians and dancers that they want to be part of this incredible concert. I’m hoping that this year, all of us performing can ensure that one of Italy’s best kept secrets, reaches a wider international audience.”

You can find more details about the festival by clicking here.

Meanwhile, Phil Manzanera appears in the new issue of Uncut, as part of our exclusive David Gilmour cover story.

The History Of Rock – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – a brand new monthly magazine from the makers of Uncut – is now on sale in the UK. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile, the September 2015 issue of Uncut is on sale in the UK on Tuesday, July 28 – featuring David Gilmour, a free Grateful Dead CD, Bob Dylan and the Newport Folk Festival, AC/DC, Killing Joke, the Isley Brothers, Julien Temple, Ryley Walker and more.

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This month in Uncut

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Tom Pinnock

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27th July 2015

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