Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, producer John Fry and engineer Richard Rosebrough recall the creation of the band’s classic “September Gurls” in the new issue of Uncut, dated December 2014 and out now.

The band tell the strange tale of their biggest hit

Very taken with Africa Express' version of "In C", by Terry Riley, this week. I have a few takes on the piece (50 years old this month, incidentally), the latest being one by Portishead's Adrian Utley from a couple of years back, though I still probably default to what I think is the original recording from '68.

Interpol are trapped on their tourbus after being snowed in on the journey to a gig in Toronto.

The soul singer Jimmy Ruffin has died.

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has given an update on the progress of the band's next album.

The punk singer likens those who've criticised her Vatican engagement to "fools"...

Beginning with 2014 tour shows...

UK, European and North American dates in 2015...

Following this morning's momentous news of Ride's return to active service, I thought I'd dig out this piece I wrote for Uncut in 2011.