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Watch Neil Young & Crazy Horse perform new song, “Who’s Gonna Stand Up And Save The Earth?”

Neil Young & Crazy Horse have debuted a new song, "Who's Gonna Stand Up And Save The Earth?", on their current European tour dates. The song first emerged in the set in Reykjavík on July 7. You can watch the band perform the song live in Cork, Ireland last night [July 10].

The Grateful Dead announce new Spring 1990 box set

The Grateful Dead have announced details of a new box set, Spring 1990 (The Other One). The release is a companion to the sold-out Spring 1990 boxed set from 2012. The 23-disc set covers eight complete shows, all previously unreleased, and will be available from September 9. The collection will be limited to 9,000 individually numbered copies and is currently available for pre-order exclusively from the band's website, Dead.net. It will also be released as an HD digital download on the same date.

A Hard Day’s Night: 50 years on…

Last week, the BFI hosted a Q&A session with director Richard Lester, as a prelude to the 50th anniversary re-release of A Hard Day’s Night.

Bernard Sumner reveals details of his autobiography

Bernard Sumner has confirmed details of his autobiography. Chapter And Verse (New Order, Joy Division And Me) will be published by Transworld on September 25. It had been announced in June 2013 that Sumner had signed a deal to publish his memoirs.

Brazil fans blame Mick Jagger for World Cup defeat

Mick Jagger has been blamed by a Brazilian TV station for Brazil’s record-breaking 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Germany yesterday (July 8). Jagger has endured a six-game losing streak at the World Cup since 2010, by publicly endorsing countries who promptly lose. It even led to Brazil fans dressing cut-outs of Jagger in the colours of Chile and Colombia before their victories over those countries. But they lost when Jagger and his son Lucas attended the Germany game in Belo Horizonte.

AC/DC reveal new album details

AC/DC have revealed that they have completed work on their new album. Brian Johnson, who collected an honorary doctorate from Northumbria University today, has said that the band have finished work on the LP, which they have been working on in Vancouver. It is likely to be released later this year or early next year. "It was brilliant over there. We’re done. I’m very excited and we’ve got some great songs," he told Metal Hammer.

Bruce Springsteen debuts short film for “Hunter Of Invisible Game”

Bruce Springsteen has debuted a 10-minute short film for his track "Hunter Of Invisible Game" on his website. The video for the song, which was included on the singer's last studio album High Hopes, was directed by Thom Zimny and stars Springsteen himself as he journeys through the wilderness.

Nick Cave announces Q&A and live performance

Nick Cave will participate in a Q&A and a live performance at London's Barbican Hall on September 17. The event will include a gala preview of the Nick Cave film, 20,000 Days On Earth. The screening will be followed by a unique 60-minute live experience that includes a live performance with Nick Cave, Warren Ellis and Barry Adamson and a Q&A with the creative team behind the film including directors Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard and special guests. The event will be broadcast live by satellite to 150 UK cinemas.

Neil Young: new solo acoustic shows announced

Neil Young has announced two new solo acoustic shows. These take place at the Wang Theatre, Boston, on Sunday October 5 and Monday October 6. Tickets are available here. Pre-sale on the tickets starts today, July 9.
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