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Jack White’s Third Man Records to release new Willy Moon single

Jack White's Third Man Records is set to release "Railroad Track", the new single from New Zealand singer, musician and producer, Willy Moon. The single is released on 7" and digital on August 20 and will be backed with a version of Nancy Sinatra's "Bang Bang". The video was shot on location in Nashville, which is where White's Third Man recording studio is based.

Pink Floyd deny Ed Sheeran duet at Olympics closing ceremony

Pink Floyd have denied Ed Sheeran's claim that he will duet with the rock legends at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The "+" singer had been rumoured to be joining The Who at the August 12 ceremony, but told Australian radio station Nova that he will in fact be playing with Pink Floyd.

Arctic Monkeys set to score Top 20 hit with their cover of The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’

Arctic Monkeys look set to chart in the Top 20 with their cover of The Beatles' "Come Together" this weekend. The band performed the track at the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday (July 27) and are set to take the Number 19 spot in Sunday's (August 5) Official UK Singles Chart, according to the Official Charts Company. Meanwhile, Florence And The Machine look set to lose the Number One spot to Wiley's "Heatwave". The other only high new entry is set to come from Underworld's Olympics track 'Caliban's Dream', which is set to land at Number Seven.

Jarvis Cocker, Johnny Marr, Alex Kapranos and Pete Townshend call on Putin to release Pussy Riot

Jarvis Cocker, Johnny Marr, Alex Kapranos and Pete Townshend are among a list of musicians who have signed a letter calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Pussy Riot. The President will arrive in London today to meet with Prime Minister David Cameron, who is expected to raise the trial of the band members.

Pink Floyd for Olympic Games Closing Ceremony?

Ed Sheeran has confirmed he will duet with Pink Floyd at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The "+" singer had been rumoured to be joining The Who at the August 12 ceremony, but has now told Australian radio station Nova that he will in fact be playing with Pink Floyd. Asked if he was playing, the singer said: "I'm playing the closing ceremony - which I think is kinda cool right? A lot of people think that I'm doing a song with The Who but I'm not - I'm doing a song with Pink Floyd. I'm doing 'Wish You Were Here'."

Bjork and David Attenborough team up for music documentary

Bjork and legendary broadcaster David Attenborough have teamed up for a music documentary. Attenborough And Bjork: The Nature Of Music looks at the evolution of music, our relationship with music and how technology could impact this relationship in the future. Directed by Louise Hooper, the film is set to be broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK, reports Hollywood Reporter.

The Stone Roses to release new studio album in 2013 and play secret gig this week?

The Stone Roses are set to release a brand new studio album in 2013, according to tabloid reports this morning (August 2). The Manchester legends, who originally split up in 1996, reunited last year and have taken part in globe trotting reunion tour this year, which has included three sold-out gigs at Manchester's Heaton Park and a series of festival headline sets.

Rolling Stones documentary to air on HBO

A documentary celebrating the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary is to air on HBO, home of The Sopranos and The Wire, this autumn. In a statement, HBO President of Programming Michael Lombardo said: "This is all done as part of the band's 50th anniversary. This documentary has the full involvement of the four current band members – Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ron – as well as the former band members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor. We'll follow the band from their early club days through their arrival as the greatest band in the world."
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