Plus the band start on follow up to 'Van Occupanther'

The acid-folk king unveils his fifth album

The first time I heard Devendra Banhart, I remember thinking that there was something ineffably creepy about him. I loved "Oh Me Oh My. . .", but it felt an eerie, almost malign record, and the impression was compounded at his first London show, supporting Michael Gira. Banhart didn't seem dangerous, exactly, but his otherness was somehow disturbing, as well as compelling.

2 disc edition of the British 'Big Pink'. 'Top Gear' extras abound

Re-isue of Costello classic to coincide with career spanning compliation

Carbon/Silicon also announce new London gig

The 'God Of Fuck' to play Winter tour before making debut film

I remembered to bring in some Lee Hazlewood this morning, so we're starting the day with "Requiem For An Almost Lady". John Robinson, our Reviews Editor, just told me how he once received a "hate fax" from the great man, after calling him, affectionately, a "prickly old bastard" in a live preview.

'Punk paste' from Brighton beat bums

Pleasing debut from Hollywood-connected Tex-Mex rockers