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Watch video for Mazzy Star’s “California”

Mazzy Star have unveiled the video for their new song "California". Watch it below. "California" is taken from the band's forthcoming album Seasons Of Your Day, their first in 17 years, which comes out in the UK on Monday (September 23). Mazzy Star will begin a North American tour in support of their new album on November 3. European dates are expected to be announced soon. The Seasons Of Your Day tracklisting in full: 'In The Kingdom' 'California' 'I've Gotta Stop' 'Does Someone Have Your Baby Now' 'Common Burn'

Television reveal they have nearly-finished album sitting in the vaults

Television nearly completed a comeback album six years ago, it has been revealed. The band recorded 16 songs at New York's Stratosphere Sound recording studios between Christmas and New Year in 2007 with engineer Geoff Sanoff. The tracks, which have been sitting in the vaults ever since, still need mixing and vocals, Rolling Stone reports.

Arcade Fire’s ‘Reflektor’ tracklist leaks

The tracklisting for Arcade Fire's forthcoming new album Reflektor has leaked online. The 13 tracks, spread over two discs, were revealed on Amazon France this weekend. New single Reflektor is the album's opening track, and is followed by "We Exist", "Flashbulb Eyes", "Here Comes The Night Time", "Normal Person", "You Already Know", "Joan Of Arc", "Here Comes The Night Time II", "Awful Sound (Oh Erydice)", "It's Never Over (Oh Orpheous)", "Porno", "Afterlife", and "Supersymmetry".

Giles Martin: “Paul McCartney’s New is his best record for years”

Giles Martin, producer and son of Beatles collaborator George Martin, discusses his work on the new Paul McCartney album, in the latest issue of Uncut (dated November 2013), out on Wednesday, September 25.

Tom Waits announces acoustic set at Bridge School Benefit

Tom Waits has announced he will be playing at this year's Bridge School Benefit. Waits announced the news via his Facebook and Twitter - accounts on Saturday, September 21. He Tweeted the following message: "ALERT! Tom will perform a full acoustic set feat songs from BAD AS ME for the upcoming Bridge School Benefit." On Facebook, a longer statement read:

Stephen Stills, Emmylou Harris, Dr John honoured at Americana Awards

Stephen Stills, Emmylou Harris and Dr John were among the artists honoured at the Americana Music Honors & Awards 2013 on Wednesday night [September 18]. The ceremony took place in the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Stills also performed "For What It's Worth", alongside fellow Buffalo Springfield member Richie Furay shortly after being awarded the Spirit of Americana/Free Speech in Music Award.

Grizzly Bear to reissue Shields album with B-sides and remixes

Grizzly Bear have announced plans to re-release their 2012 album Shields in November. The band will re-issue the album on November 12 in two separate formats. The first being a two-disc CD release titled Shields Expanded, which will come with the original Shields plus a bonus disc of demos plus remixes from artists such as Liars and Nicolas Jaar. Meanwhile, a 12-inch vinyl version of the album will just features the demos and remixes.

The Charlatans to play a night for Jon Brookes at the Royal Albert Hall

The Charlatans have announced plans to host a one-off charity concert in memory of former drummer Jon Brookes, who died earlier this year. The band will play London’s Royal Albert Hall in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity on October 18. Tickets for the gig will go on sale at 10am on Friday morning [September 20]. Brookes passed away peacefully in hospital on the morning of August 13.

Watch promo video for The Beatles’ On Air – Live At The BBC Volume 2

The Beatles have released a new promo video ahead of their anticipated On Air – Live At The BBC Volume 2 collection. You can watch the film below. On Air – Live At The BBC Volume 2 will be released Monday, November 11 in 2CD and 180-gram vinyl packages with a 48-page booklet. On Air’s 63 tracks include 37 previously unreleased performances and 23 previously unreleased recordings of in-studio banter and conversation between the band’s members and their BBC radio hosts.
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