King Crimson

Bowie discusses Low, Heroes and Lodger in this 2001 archive feature

Our newish mag focuses on heavy times this month…

The first evening's events reviewed

Folk roots, new routes: Tyneside troubadours reach for the sky

U2’s shock-released new album, Songs Of Innocence, is largely themed around the band’s childhoods and adolescence in Dublin, according to Bono. Well, here’s what came next… This is the full story, as told by those who were there, of U2’s rise from indie hopefuls to becoming the Biggest Rock Band On The Planet. Written by Stephen Dalton, and originally published in Uncut’s December 1999 issue (Take 31).

The Flaming Lips have revealed the full tracklisting and contributor list for their remake of The Beatles' album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Set for release on October 28, With A Little Help From My Fwends, features a version of 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' which sees guest appearances from Miley Cyrus and Moby. With the full tracklisting now released, appearances from J Mascis, MGMT and Tegan & Sara have also been confirmed. The With A Little Help From My Fwends tracklisting is:

Sombre and sparce, but not in the least bit sober: Guy Garvey and co's classy sixth...

We’re all still reeling from the shocking news of Lou Reed’s death on Sunday. Reading through the tributes that have poured in over the last few days, the one that’s resonated most with me came from John Cale, who in his wise and moving testimonial to his old sparring partner, wrote: “we have the best of our fury laid out on vinyl, for the world to catch a glimpse”. We’ll be running out own full tribute to Lou in a future issue of Uncut.

Great snakes! After years in the wilderness, Hüsker Dü founder returns to the garden...