Alex Chilton’s career after the dissolution of his most iconic band, Big Star, has been described as “a cautionary tale” by REM bassist Mike Mills in the new issue of Uncut, out on Thursday (March 29).
The Hold Steady's Craig Finn has teamed up with Signature Brew to launch his own brand of beer called 'Clear Heart'. To see the singer sampling the brew, click on the video below.
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver has spoken out after winning two Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 12), something he said he was 'uncomfortable' about during his acceptance speech for Best New Artist.
Alexandra Palace, where All Tomorrow's Parties holds its now yearly I'll Be Your Mirror event - headlined in 2011 by Portishead - has received a £320,000 grant from English Heritage for "urgent repairs".
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has apparently found rare Joy Division and New Order master tapes when digging up the basement of a new restaurant in Manchester.
Metallica have announced that they will be putting on their own festival this summer and that Arctic Monkeys, The Gaslight Anthem and Best Coast are among the bands who they've booked to play the event.
