Eric Clapton has announced two new UK shows. Clapton will play the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on June 21 and the First Direct Arena in Leeds on June 22.

Peggy Seeger has released a statement following the death of her half-brother Pete on January 27.

Strong haul of rad gumbo here, as we’ve taken to saying. Never thought I’d want to hear another Hold Steady album after the last one, but “Teeth Dreams” pretty much reaffirmed the faith. And if you’re that way inclined, I can recommend the new Men album, too; their best, I think.

Television’s Richard Lloyd, speaking in the new issue of Uncut, says the Ramones were, over a short period, more powerful than Led Zeppelin.

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From Uncut's February 2013 issue (Take 189), the incredible Pete Seeger on Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and the enduring power of protest songs. Interview: Neil Spencer

Afghan Whigs will release their first new album in 16 years later this year.

Fleetwood Mac have said that they will be recording a brand new album with former member Christine McVie, who it was recently revealed is set to rejoin the band.

Pete Seeger has died aged 94.

The new issue of Uncut arrives in UK shops this Friday – though subscribers should hopefully find their copies plonking through the letter box a day or two early. We celebrate 40 years of the Ramones with an extensive cover story by Peter Watts, who’s interviewed surviving band members as well as many of their co-conspirators, friends and peers. To compliment Peter’s terrific piece, we’ve compiled a list of the 50 Greatest American Punk Albums (plus singles and compilations), from the pivotal years of 1975 to 1983.