David Bowie has revealed the artwork for his forthcoming compilation, Nothing Has Changed. The album will come out with different covers for each format, each depicting Bowie looking into a mirror.
Morrissey has revealed that he has previously been treated for cancer, stating, "If I die, then I die. And if I don't, then I don't" regarding the procedures.
"Oh I just don't know where to begin…" So sang Elvis Costello in 1979, opening one of his most enduring singles, "Accidents Will Happen". The best place to start investigations of this brilliant and complicated artist, though, is Uncut's latest Ultimate Music Guide: Elvis Costello. Inside, you'll find a wealth of old NME and Melody Maker features, printed in full for the first time in decades, that capture one of the most pointed British songwriters of the last four decades in full ferocious effect. "There's a lot of rock music that's become exclusive and it's of no use to anyone.
Sun Kil Moon's Mark Kozelek has delivered his diss track for The War On Drugs, titled "War On Drugs: Suck My Cock" – click here to listen on Sun Kil Moon's website.
Neil Young is releasing his forthcoming Storytone album in two different versions, according to a new listing on iTunes.
One edition features 10 tracks, recorded mainly with a 92-piece orchestra and choir, while the other, presumably deluxe edition, also includes versions of the tracks recorded solo alongside the orchestral versions. Both editions are released on November 4.
The deluxe version features the following tracks – the 10-track edition only features the second half:
"Plastic Flowers" (Solo)
"Who's Gonna Stand Up?" (Solo)
As is the brutal way with deadlines on monthly magazines, yesterday afternoon I had to send out a request to all of Uncut's writers for their albums of the year lists, so that we can start the long and meticulous process of compiling a Best Of 2014 chart.
