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Stax Go Down Southern Avenue
Stax Records has announced the signing of Memphis quartet Southern Avenue, who will release their debut album in spring 2017.
Metallica Make Explosive Return In November
Pioneering thrash legends Metallica are set to release their long-awaited new album, ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’, on 18 November.
Scott Walker Scores Again: An Audio Teaser
Scott Walker has written the score for the feature film The Childhood Of A Leader, and you can hear a brief teaser for it here.
Robert Glasper’s Latest Experiment
The Robert Glasper Experiment's new album ArtScience will be out on Blue Note on 16 September. Listen to the first single 'Find You' here.
Where The Street Has Jackie Wilson’s Name
R&B giant Jackie Wilson is to have a street named after him in his birthplace of Detroit.
Your Chance To Help Blues Great Henry Gray
The great blues pianist Henry Gray is homeless as a result of the Louisiana floods, but the good news is there's a GoFundMe campaign where you can help.
Stamps Of Approval For Roger Dean
Artist Roger Dean, synonymous with progressive rock figureheads as Yes and Asia, will have an exhibition on display on the Isle of Man from 20 August.
Life With Bird, By Charlie Parker’s Stepdaughter
An interview by Jazz Tokyo, previously only published in Japanese, with Bird's stepdaughter Kim, reveals a fascinating insight into their home life.
Vibraphone Legend Bobby Hutcherson RIP
Born in 1941, he recorded over 40 albums, many for Blue note Records and his vibraphone playing was both unique and brilliant. Bobby Hutcherson RIP
R&B Hall of Fame To Induct Prince, Domino, Supremes, More
The Official Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame on 21 August will induct Fats Domino, Sam & Dave, Prince, Smokey Robinson, the Supremes and others.
Fairport & Friends Charm Cropredy
uDiscover drops in on Fairport Convention's annual shindig, Airport's Cropredy Convention, to watch the band, co-founder Ashley Hutchings and others.
Casablanca Comes To Australia
Casablanca Records, which brought worldwide success to Donna Summer, Kiss, Cameo, Parliament and many others, has launched as a dance imprint in Australia.
Death Of The Man Who Named T. Rex, And Much More
Respected artist manager David Enthoven of ie:music, who steered the careers of T. Rex, Robbie Williams and many others, has passed away.
Yusuf Marks 50th Anniversary With ‘A Cat’s Attic’ Tour
Yusuf Islam has announced his A Cat's Attic tour, to feature “stripped-down, introspective” performances by the revered singer-songwriter.
