I’ve been away this week, and was amazed when I got back to discover the continuing contributions to the Is This Bob Dylan’s Greatest-Ever Vocal Performance debate.

They join Yo La Tengo and SFA at End Of The Road

They chat in the new all-singing Uncut tenth birthday issue

THE HOLD STEADY Craig Finn’s righteously sweaty and road-hardened gang are a firm favourite of Uncut and it’s easy to see why.

R.E.M. are onboard to help celebrate Uncut's tenth birthday next week

Unlike some music journalists, I'm not hugely sentimental about where I come from. I've worked with people who've been pathologically loyal to the music that comes out of their hometowns, in a way which seemed to contradict their actual taste. Of course, the fact that the musical riches of North Nottinghamshire are pretty skimpy might have something to do with it.

If the one-off show goes well, a world tour could follow

'Hourglass' features two of the DM band and Tony Hoffer

New single is at number 2 in the midweek chart, as he finishes up UK tour

BAT FOR LASHES Brighton belle Natasha Khan is “Bat” and any possible doubts about the fairy wings and floral hair decorations she and her three musicians often favour will be dispelled as soon as they begin their set in the Obelisk Arena at Latitude on Saturday.