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Send us your questions for J Mascis!

As he prepares to release his new solo album Tied To A Star, J Mascis is set to answer your questions in Uncut as part of our regular Audience With… feature. So is there anything you’ve always wanted to ask the legendary frontman? Who are his guitar heroes? Why did he turn down Kurt Cobain's invitation to join Nirvana? What's his favourite Dinosaur Jr album?

Paul McCartney postpones more tour dates

Paul McCartney has postponed a number of US tour dates, as he continues to recover a virus which saw him hospitalised in Tokyo, Japan last month. Writing on his official website, McCartney said: "I'm sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I’m feeling great but taking my docs' advice to take it easy for just a few more days. Look forward to seeing you all soon."

Watch Morrissey debut new song, “Kick The Bride Down The Aisle” live

Morrissey debuted a new album song "Kick The Bride Down The Aisle" onstage in Boston on Saturday night [June 7]. Click below to watch fan-shot footage of the live unveiling of the song at the Boston Opera House. The studio version of the track will feature on Morrissey's new album World Peace Is None of Your Business, which is set for release on July 14.

Jack White announces UK arena shows for November

Jack White has announced plans for three UK arena tours set to take place this November. While play Leeds First Direct Arena on November 17, Glasgow SSE Hydro on November 18 and London O2 Arena on November 19. Tickets go on general sale on June 13 at 9am. The shows will follow White's sold-out gig at London's Eventim Apollo on July 5 and his performance later this month at Glastonbury. White's second solo album Lazaretto is available now. Jack White plays: London Eventim Apollo (July 5) Leeds First Direct Arena (November 17)

King Crimson release photos and video clip from 2014 tour rehearsals

King Crimson have released images and a video clip taken from rehearsals for their forthcoming live dates. Nine photographs have appeared this morning [July 10] on Robert Fripp's DGMLive site. You can see them here.

The Best Albums Of 2014: Halftime Report

Always a bit of a gamble doing this, to be honest but, since it’s June, I’ve tried to put together a list of my favourite albums of 2014 thus far. Many caveats forthcoming, not least that my slightly ad hoc way of trying to remember what I’ve liked means I’ve almost certainly missed a few things.

Hiss Golden Messenger announce new album, Lateness Of Dancers

Hiss Golden Messenger has announced details of a new album, Lateness Of Dancers. Lateness Of Dancers is the fifth by Hiss Golden Messenger - the alias of songwriter and singer M.C. Taylor. It is due for release on September 15 on Merge Records. Scroll down to watch a trailer for the album.
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