Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy discusses his band’s upcoming new album in the current issue of Uncut (dated February 2013, Take 189), out now – but here, in this piece from Uncut’s August 2009 issue, Tweedy answers questions from fans and famous admirers, and discusses Bob Dylan’s beard, hanging with Neil Young and the recipe for the perfect burger (clue: use cranberries)… __________________________

As an alternative to my usual wittering, I'm handing over this column to Matt Allan, one of the many readers who were moved to write in response to our recent cover story on The Byrds, a band for whom Uncut readers clearly have an uncommon affection.

Spiritualized, Wilco and Field Music are among the first acts to be confirmed for this summer's Wilderness Festival. The festival, which made its debut last year, takes place on August 10-12 in Oxfordshire's Cornbury Park. Also confirmed to play at this year's event are Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Stornoway, Lianne La Havas, London Folk Guild, Cloud Control, Grant Lee Buffalo and a host of others.

Self-released, and self-assured. Tweedy and co’s redemptive return.

Band line-up five dates including two nights at London's Roundhouse

Wilco, The Fall and The XX are all confirmed to play Spanish Festival

Videos and reviews of the 8 in the running for this year's prize

See the longlist in contention to grab the prize Fleet Foxes scooped last year

Jeff Tweedy and co return to the UK in November

Jeff Tweedy’s declaration of peace. Then tragedy ensues