The value of the vinyl album market increased by nearly 70 per cent in 2012, according to figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).

Prince has unveiled his new single 'Screw Driver' – listen to it below.

HMV's debt has been bought by 'restructuring specialist' Hilco.

To Matthew E White’s first London show tonight, all being well, but in the meantime this week’s playlist, with a few things to listen to and watch, as is becoming a hopefully useful habit.

Yoko Ono is set to celebrate her 80th birthday with a one-off gig in Berlin.

The Stone Roses have written two songs for their long awaited new album, according to Suede's Brett Anderson.

A quiet office these past few days, as members of the Uncut team have dispersed to the States, Morocco and Portugal on various missions and holidays. Yesterday, the rest of us finished the next issue, which goes on sale January 31, and which features, among many other things, a piece about David Bowie and Tony Visconti, relating to something happening in March which isn’t “The Next Day”…

Live Nation is to host a number of live music events at the Olympic Park this summer, including the Wireless and Hard Rock Calling festivals.

Uncut Ultimate Music Guide is a very special one – a 148-page extravaganza dedicated to John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Wilko Johnson has announced details of an extra farewell concert in London, due to popular demand. The new show is set to take place on March 10 at KOKO. The date is in addition to four previously announced, sold-out shows, which followed news that Johnson had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and will not be seeking treatment for the illness. Johnson reportedly decided against chemotherapy so he can continue to play shows for as long as possible.