Kinks

Finally, we're pleased to announce that the winners of the first Uncut Music Award are Fleet Foxes for their debut album, "Fleet Foxes". Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be posting transcripts of the judges' deliberations here. Today, we start with the judges' summing-up. . .

Yes yes I know it's only a couple of days since the last one, but I have an interview to prepare for in an hour or so, and yesterday's post brought a bunch of stuff we should probably talk about, or at least flag up, now. Namely. . .

Today: We present musical director Javier Mas' view of Cohen on the road

Today: Uncut presents musical director Javier Mas' view of Cohen on the road

Noel and the boys get back in the groove but face some bleak home truths

Noel and the boys get back in the groove but face some bleak home truths

Covers album also includes The Clash and Bowie's help

Join Simon Pegg and Kirsten Dunst on the red carpet this week!

Only bands allowed: 'no solo artists, no female artists'

The Kinks frontman will play Canada and the US