When Son House returned to performing in the 1960s, he played “Death Letter” so often it became his signature tune. It was a highlight of every setlist, and sometimes he’d run through it multiple times during a show, as though something within the song eluded him. He sang it like he had to puzzle something out or find some dark secret at the song’s core, which made every performance sound slightly different. He would invert the guitar riff, reorder the verses, change the lyrics, borrow from different sources, vary the tempo: sometimes fast and jumpy, sometimes slow and languorous....
Usually associated with crime-related drama (A Prophet, The Beat That My Heart Skipped, Dheepan), writer-director Jacques Audiard has been French cinema’s most consistent contemporary auteur. But he recently took a sidestep with an English-language Western, The Sisters Brothers, and for his latest film he’s trying something different again. The French title is Les Olympiades – after a high-rise project in southern Paris’s 13th arrondissement which provides the film’s setting. ORDER NOW: Paul McCartney is on the cover in the latest issue of Uncut This is a comedy-drama of 21st-century sexual and social manners, set among the young local residents. Emilie...
It’s been well over eight years since their last album, 2013’s Antiphon, which is a high-risk absence even for a cultish band like Midlake. The interim, however, has been busy with family life and various members’ projects: guitarist Joey McClellan, keyboard player/flautist Jesse Chandler and vocalist/bandleader Eric Pulido all released solo LPs, as well as teaming up with Ben Bridwell, Fran Healy, Alex Kapranos, Jason Lytle and bandmate McKenzie Smith to record an LP as BNQT. ORDER NOW: Paul McCartney is on the cover in the latest issue of Uncut If these experiences helped recalibrate and fortify a Midlake in...
Mavis Staples and the estate of Levon Helm have announced details of a new album, Carry Me Home. The album will be released by ANTI- Records on May 20. Below, you can watch a promo for “You Got To Move” – a gospel and blues standard also recorded by artists including Mississippi Fred McDowell and the Rolling Stones. ORDER NOW: Paul McCartney is on the cover in the latest issue of Uncut Advertisement Recorded in Levon Helm Studios at Woodstock during the summer of 2011, the set turned out to be one of Helm’s final recordings before his death on...
From Uncut’s 300th issue, bassist Laura Lee chooses the grooves that helped make Khruangbin cratedigger rock sensations. Read more in Uncut 300 – available now for home delivery from our online store. THE BEATLES REVOLVER PARLOPHONE, 1966 We had all the Beatles cassettes on rotation in the car growing up. I actually taught myself to read from the liner notes – you think about it, “Love Me Do”, they’re all kinda short words! But my Beatles record was Revolver. Still today, every time we record an album I always go back and listen to Revolver because it’s such a...
The Rolling Stones have announced details of their 60th anniversary tour dates. ORDER NOW: Paul McCartney is on the cover in the latest issue of Uncut The tour – called, perhaps unsurprisingly, SIXTY – includes two shows as part of American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, July 3. Advertisement The tour comprises fourteen shows in 10 countries including the band’s first gig in Liverpool in over 50 years. The full run of dates are: JUNE Wednesday, June 1 – Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain Sunday, June 5 – Olympic Stadium, Munich, Germany Thursday, June...
Pink Floyd and David Gilmour are removing their music from streaming services in Russia and Belarus to show their support for Ukraine. ORDER NOW: Paul McCartney is on the cover in the latest issue of Uncut Ukraine officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on February 24. At the time of writing, the Russian invasion has killed at least 549 citizens, including 41 children. 957 civilians have also been injured. Pink Floyd have removed all their music from 1987 onwards to stand in solidarity with Ukraine,...
Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson’s sister and bandmate, has died aged 91. Bobbie was the pianist in the original line-up of the Willie Nelson Family band and had recently co-authored two books with her brother. Bobbie died on March 10 and news of her passing was confirmed in a family statement. Advertisement “Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place,” the statement from the Nelson family began. “She was the first member of Willie’s band, as his pianist and singer. Our hearts are broken and she will be deeply missed. But we are so lucky to...
At times like these we can always take heart from the musical community, whether they are directly trying to raise money and awareness or simply putting more joy and understanding into the world. Belle And Sebastian’s new single “If They’re Shooting At You” (“…kid, you must be doing something right”) comes with a video created in collaboration with photographers covering the conflict in Ukraine. All income and royalties will go to the Red Cross/DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and you can also donate directly here. This playlist includes some similarly emotional and thought-provoking new videos from the likes of Fantastic...
A vivid presence on the Austin music scene for nearly a decade now, Carson McHone drew wider acclaim with 2018’s exceptional Carousel, issued on Loose the following year. And while subsequent tours of the UK and Europe furthered her reputation as a country traditionalist with leftfield leanings, Still Life feels altogether more ambitious. ORDER NOW: Paul McCartney is on the cover in the latest issue of Uncut It’s certainly rockier in places, with McHone and producer/multi-instrumentalist Daniel Romano driving hard on tunes like “Hawks Don’t Share” and “Only Lovers”, punctuated by fat brass and gnarly guitars. Saxophonist David Nardi...