Chic

Scene of some devastation this morning, as we’re surrounded by crates, packing for a move to new offices on the floor below. In haste, then: this has been the soundtrack for throwing out a load of old shit these past few days. Special attention, please, to the tremendous new Pye Corner Audio business…

Morrissey has released the title track for his forthcoming album, World Peace Is None of Your Business, as a digital single. The accompanying video features spoken word version of the track and includes a cameo from Nancy Sinatra.

Jack White has unveiled a special vinyl 'Ultra' version of his forthcoming new album, Lazaretto. The 180 gram release will feature two vinyl-only hidden tracks, which will be situated under the labels on the record, with one playing at 78 rpm and one at 45 rpm, making the release a three speed album.

Post-rock's crowning glory beautifully remastered, with bonus tracks, a film... and its mystery intact...

Kim Deal appeared at Chicago's Reckless Records on April 19 as part of Record Store Day. During a brief acoustic set, Deal played an acoustic version of Pixies' song, “Gigantic", which Stereogum claim is her first performance of the song since leaving the band. Kim was joined by her sister Kelley on electric guitar for a version of the Breeders' “Cannonball”.

Greetings from Bergen County, New Jersey… A ravishing third album from jangling romantics...

Neil Young has announced details of the CD, download and box set editions of A Letter Home. The vinyl edition of the album was released by Jack White's Third Man label on Record Store Day [April 19]. Young will now release the album via Warner Bros/Reprise Records on May 19 across multiple formats.

Miles in 1970: expanded, and expanding all the time...

Morrissey has revealed the tracklist for his new album World Peace Is None of Your Business. The quasi-official fan site True-To-You confirms that the album will be released in July and includes songs with titles such as "Neal Cassidy Drops Dead", "Earth Is The Loneliest Planet" and "Kick The Bride Down The Aisle". Scroll down to see the full tracklist.

As The Afghan Whigs release Do To The Beast, their first new album in 16 years, we delve into the Uncut archive to revisit the band’s dapper frontman recalling the albums and songs that changed his life (June 2012, Take 181). Includes Prince’s “laser jizz”… Interview: Sharon O’Connell