Animal Collective – Carnival Of The Animals

The new issue of Uncut (Take 183, dated August 2012) features a ‘first listen’ to Animal Collective’s new album, Centipede Hz – so in this week’s archive feature, we revisit the band in São Paulo in 2009, just after the release of their acclaimed Merriweather Post Pavilion. Stephen Troussé heads to Brazil to talk Christina Aguilera, musique concrète and the Grateful Dead… –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Two more posthumous Amy Winehouse albums planned

Mitch Winehouse has revealed that there are plans to release two more posthumous albums by Amy Winehouse. In an interview with BBC 6 Music, the late singer's father said that there was more unreleased material which wasn't used on last year's 'Lioness: Hidden Treasures' collection, but insisted he didn’t want to disappoint his daughter's fans by releasing "dross".

Jack White confirms Radiohead recorded new material at his Third Man studio

Jack White has confirmed that Radiohead have been recording new material at Third Man Records. Speaking to BBC 6 Music, the Blunderbuss singer revealed that the Oxford band had been working in the studio owned by his record label – but also insisted that he hadn't been involved in the recording sessions. Last month (June 9), Thom Yorke dropped a mysterious hint from the stage during the band's set at the Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival in Tennessee, America suggesting that he and White had some exciting plans in the pipeline.

Peter Hook to release Joy Division memoir in October

Peter Hook will release his memoirs detailing his time in Joy Division this October. The former New Order bassist's new tome Unknown Pleasures – Inside Joy Division will be released on October 1 through Simon & Schuster and will recount the band’s journey from their formation and early days to frontman Ian Curtis’ tragic suicide.

Digital music sales up almost 20 per cent

Digital music sales have grown by 17.3 per cent so far this year. According to the figures from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), digital downloads accounted for 34.7 per cent of all albums sold. Despite the digital boost, total UK album sales are down to 43.6 million from 2011's 50.3 million between January and June. Physical album sales also decreased compared to last year, dropping by almost 14 per cent compared to the first half of 2011.

John Lydon to appear on Question Time

Public Image Ltd. frontman John Lydon is set to appear on the panel for BBC One current affairs talk show Question Time. The former Sex Pistol will join former home secretary Alan Johnson and Conservative MP Louise Mensch on the programme tonight (July 5), which is being filmed in Derby. The panel will also include Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey and journalist Dominic Lawson, reports PA.

Rare White Stripes single fetches almost $13,000 at auction

A rare single by The White Stripes fetched almost $13,000 (£8,300) at auction earlier this week. The 7-inch vinyl single is one of only 15 numbered copies and is the first in the series, with artwork prepared by Jack White and Italy Records owner David Buick. It was the Detroit duo's second ever single and contains early tracks "Lafayette Blues" and "Sugar Never Tasted So Good".

Dave Grohl honoured by hometown with giant drum sticks

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is set to be honoured by his hometown of Warren, Ohio with the unveiling of two 900 pound drum sticks. The gigantic sticks have been carved from poplar logs as a tribute to the former Nirvana drummer. They will go on display on July 7 at the town's Warren Amphitheater, reports Rolling Stone. In September they will be moved to Dave Grohl Alley, which was dedicated to the musician in 2009.

Outkast’s Andre 3000 to cover The Beatles in new Jimi Hendrix biopic

Outkast's Andre 3000 is set to cover songs by The Beatles and blues legend Muddy Waters in the forthcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic All Is By My Side. The musician – real name Andre Benjamin – is taking the starring role in the new film, which is currently shooting in Ireland, though is actually set in London. The film will not feature any music or songs by Hendrix himself, as the late guitarist's estate have not granted permission for them to be used.
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