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David Bowie promises “more music soon”

David Bowie has teased a possible new album, confirming that there will be 'more music soon' but stopping short of giving a release date. A statement from Bowie was read out on Saturday at a fundraising event in London, which was held to celebrate 50 years of the rock icon's music and raise money for the Terrence Higgins Trust. The note read: "This city is even better than the one you were in last year, so remember to dance, dance, dance. And then sit down for a minute, knit something, then get up and run all over the place. Do it. Love on ya. More music soon. David."

The Beatles announce new documentary film

The Beatles have announced details of a new authorised documentary film. The film will be co-produced by Apple Corps Ltd. and be based on the first part of The Beatles’ career -- the touring years. The film will be directed by Ron Howard and will be produced with the full cooperation of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison. The will focus on The Beatles’ journey from the early days of the Cavern Club in Liverpool and engagements in Hamburg to their last public concert in Candlestick Park, San Francisco, in 1966.

Police raid Europe’s biggest counterfeit record pressing plant

German police have discovered what they believe to be one of the largest illegal record-pressing plants in Europe. After a two-year investigation, a large amount of bootleg vinyl, CDs and DVDs were seized from Aschaffenburg and Hessen, reports Billboard. German authorities are still evaluating the material.

Eddie Vedder: anti-war speech causes offence in Israel

Fans have reacted to an anti-war speech which was delivered by Eddie Vedder last week during Pearl Jam's show at Milton Keynes Bowl (July 11).

Paul McCartney re-releases Wings and solo albums as apps

Paul McCartney has re-released five of his classic Wings and solo albums as apps. The former Beatle has put out new versions of Band On The Run, McCartney, McCartney II, RAM and Wings Over America, releasing them via the Apple store as apps for the iPad.

First Aid Kit – Stay Gold

Singing sisters' major-label debut is a glittering folk-pop tapestry of Scandi-angst... When they first started releasing music six years ago, teenage Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg named their band in acknowledgement of the healing power of song. On their third album the pair sound in need of a dose of their own medicine. The emotions driving these ten tracks are as troubled and uncertain as the music is gloriously resolved.

Watch first trailer for Nick Cave documentary, 20,000 Days On Earth

The first trailer for the new Nick Cave film, 20,000 Days On Earth has been released. Scroll down to watch it. The documentary, directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, will be released in the UK on September 19. It purports to feature a day in the life of Cave, and includes appearances from Kylie Minogue, Ray Winstone, Warren Ellis and Blixa Bargeld.

Unreleased Woody Guthrie songs to be included on new three-disc compilation

A number of unreleased Woody Guthrie songs are to be included on a new three-disc compilation, according to Rolling Stone. My Name Is New York pairs tracks Guthrie wrote during the 27 years he lived in the city along with informal interviews featuring Pete Seeger, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Nora and Arlo Guthrie.

Johnny Cash tribute album announced

A 1964 album by Johnny Cash, Bitter Tears: Ballads Of The American Indian, has been re-recorded to mark its 50th anniversary. The album, which was originally envisaged as a concept album to highlight the mistreatment of Native Americans, has been reinterpreted by artists including Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Emmylou Harris and Kris Kristofferson.
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