Chrissie Hynde has announced details of her first solo album, Stockholm.
The album will be released on June 9. It was recorded at Ingrid Studios in Stockholm with co-writer, guitarist and producer Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn and John) and features cameos from Neil Young and John McEnroe.
A single, "Dark Sunglasses", will be released on April 21; a limited edition 7" will also be available two days previously as part of Record Store Day.
The papier mâché head worn by Arcade Fire band member Richard Reed Parry as part of the band's live show has gone missing.
The stage prop was taken during Reflektor Tour show in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 18.
A statement from the band, relayed by Brooklyn Vegan, states that the band have photos of the theft in progress. They are appealing for the return of the mask.
The Rolling Stones have been confirmed as the third headliners of Denmark's Roskilde festival.
They join previously announced headliners Arctic Monkeys at the festival, which takes place from June 29 to July 6, 2014.
A statement from the festival's organiser says they have been pursuing the Stones for some time. "For years, we have dreamed of the moment when we got the opportunity to reunite The Rolling Stones with the Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival," says head of programme Anders Wahrén.
Kim Deal has unveiled a new track and video titled "The Root" – click below to watch.
A collaboration with Morgan Nagler of the group Whispertown, the video was filmed guerrilla-style in the carpark of the Dayton, Ohio supermarket where he works.
"The Root" is the latest in Deal's series of solo 7" singles, following "Are You Mine", "Hot Shot" and "Walking With A Killer". The single will be released digitally on April 1 and will be available as a white label 7-inch from Deal's website the same day.
The Black Keys have announced their new album will be called Turn Blue via Mike Tyson's Twitter feed.
The boxer posted a tweet on Friday evening (March 21) which read "Turn Blue" followed by a link to the duo's new teaser clip for the record, set to drop on May 13. You can watch the video at the bottom of the page.
Nirvana, Paul Weller and Oasis are among the artists who have contributed releases to Record Store Day 2014.
Paul Weller will release new material on a seven-inch, with the single limited to just 2,500 copies. Meanwhile, Nirvana's 'Pennyroyal Tea' will be released on the same format and Oasis' debut single 'Supersonic' will be re-released on 12-inch. A full list of all of this year's releases can be found on the official Record Store Day website.
A letter from John Lennon to Phil Spector blaming The Who drummer Keith Moon and singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson for urinating on a console at an LA recording studio is up for auction in London tomorrow (March 21), with an estimated value of £6,000.
