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Gary Oldman has spoken out about his role in the video for David Bowie's "The Next Day", which he starred in last year, playing a priest opposite Marion Cotillard.

The Flaming Lips, Broken Bells and Sting are to perform songs by The Beatles on the Late Show With David Letterman this coming week.

Historic music club Friars Aylesbury is the focus of a major new rock music exhibition featuring rare memorabilia from David Bowie, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, Queen, Genesis, Blondie and more. Entitled The Evolution of Friars (1969-2014), the exhibition runs from March 1 – July 5, 2014 at the Buckinghamshire County Museum in Aylesbury, and will feature rare posters, photographs and memorabilia from Friars archive as well as unique items on loan from artists who have performed there.

It’s recently been announced that a rare live recording of Syd Barrett guesting on guitar with The Last Minute Put Together Boogie Band in Cambridge in July 1972 is to be released – so now seems like a perfect time to revisit the extensive tribute we published in Uncut just after Barrett’s death in July 2006 (Take 112, September 2006). As well as a fantastic piece written by David Cavanagh, we hear from Syd’s friends, collaborators and admirers, including David Bowie, David Gilmour, Mick Rock, Peter Jenner, Damon Albarn, Julian Cope and Kevin Ayers. Shine on…

David Bowie is to release a limited edition picture disc commemorating the 40th anniversary of "Rebel Rebel". This the latest in the run of 40th anniversary 7" picture discs released by Parlophone Records, following on from "Starman", "John I'm Only Dancing", "The Jean Genie", "Drive In Saturday", "Live On Mars" and "Sorrow". "Rebel Rebel" was originally released in February 1974 and reached No 5 in the UK singles chart.

David Bowie's 'The Next Day' has topped the Official Record Store Chart's list of Best Selling Albums of 2013.

David Crosby has revealed that he believes Joni Mitchell is a better songwriter than Bob Dylan, speaking in the new issue of Uncut, out on Friday (January 3).

Religious dissidents and juvenile delinquents, Greenwich Village and Potsdamer Platz, doomed soldiers and vacuous celebrities... David Cavanagh files the epic, definitive review of The Next Day. From Uncut's April 2013 (Take 191) issue. _______________

This is the last newsletter of 2013, and therefore an appropriate moment perhaps to thank you for your support over the last 12 months and wish you all the best for the New Year. The next time you hear from me, our first issue of 2014 will already be out – we’ll be on sale from Friday, January 3 – so here’s a brief taster of what to expect.

David Ackles’ self-titled 1968 debut is being re-issued by International Feel Records. The album has been out of print for a decade. This will be its first re-release on vinyl since the 1970′s while the CD features five bonus tracks and liner notes. Amazon.com are carrying a release date of December 10. TRACK LISTING The Road to Cairo When Love Is Gone Sonny Come Home Blue Ribbons What A Happy Day Down River Laissez-Faire Lotus Man His Name Is Andrew Be My Friend CD-Only Bonus Tracks: Old Shoes (Previously Unreleased)