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David Cameron has commented on David Bowie's Brit Awards speech – which was read by Kate Moss – in which he called for Scottish voters to reject independence. As reported, Bowie was not at the venue to pick up his award for British Male, and instead sent Moss to pick up the prize on his behalf and read out his acceptance speech.

Sharon Van Etten is set to release her new album, Are We There?, on May 26. She will support the release of the follow up to 2012's Tramp with a one-off UK show at London's KOKO on June 5, and will play Green Man Festival in August. Scroll down for the Are We There? tracklisting. The album is self-produced with guests turns from Shearwater's Jonathan Myberg and Adam Granduciel and Dave Hartley from The War on Drugs.

Neil Young is to publish a second memoir, following 2012's Waging Heavy Peace. According to Billboard , the new book will focus on Young's passion for cars, while also featuring stories about his life in music. Blue Rider, an imprint of Penguin Random House, told The Associated Press on Monday that the new book is scheduled for the autumn and is currently untitled.

“On ‘Sweet Thing’, he asked me to imagine myself as a young, French drummer who was witnessing his first execution,” recalls veteran drummer Tony Newman, recalling the sessions for David Bowie’s 1974 album Diamond Dogs in John Robinson’s cover story for this month’s Uncut, which goes on sale this Friday, February 28.

The Men release their new album, Tomorrow's Hits, on March 3. We're delighted to be able to bring you an exclusive stream of the album - which you can scroll down to hear. The album follows last year's New Moon album and Campfire Songs EP and was recorded at Brooklyn's Strange Weather studios. It will be released on Sacred Bones. You can pre-order Tomorrow's Hits via the label's website here. The tracklisting for Tomorrow's Hits is:

The Great Escape have announced details of a further 150 artists set to perform at this year's event.

The Pink Floyd Exhibition – Their Mortal Remains will open in Milan’s La Fabbrica Del Vapore on September 19. The multi-media retrospective has been mounted with the active involvement and collaboration of David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason.

Jonny Greenwood has debuted a new solo track titled 'Loop' – click below to watch. Greenwood performed the song at a show at Wapping Hydraulic Power Station Sunday evening [February 23)], for which he was joined by London Contemporary Orchestra soloists.

Afghan Whigs have announced details of three UK tour dates to take place in July. The band, who will release their first new album in 16 years later this year, will play live in London, Manchester and Glasgow this summer following the release of Do To The Beast in April. The three dates come as part of a wider European tour and will see the band play London's Electric Ballroom on July 15 before a date at Manchester Cathedral two days later. The short UK jaunt will conclude in Glasgow on July 18. Scroll down for ticket details.

Pete Seeger’s half-sister, Peggy Seeger, pays tribute to the late folk singer, songwriter and activist in the new issue of Uncut, dated April 2014 and out on Friday (February 28).