NOT long before we started planning this Jimi Hendrix cover story, I found myself playing Running The Voodoo Down! Explorations In Psychrockfunksouljazz 1967–80, a great compilation from 2017 that explored black America’s response to the volume and possibilities of psychedelic rock. Along with George Clinton, Sly Stone and Miles Davis, Hendrix casts a sizable shadow over the proceedings – either in a very overt sense, like the way the Isley Brothers segue from CSNY’s “Ohio” into Hendrix’s “Machine Gun”, or else as a galvanising force, whose questing and progressive imperative encouraged others to follow his example. We visit some...
HAVE A COPY SENT DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Fontaines DC, Yes, Jack White, John Mayall, Nick Cave, Chris Bell, Thurston Moore, Mercury Rev, Cass McCombs, Lone Justice, David Crosby, Lawrence, Steve Van Zandt, Paul Heaton, Brown Horse and more all feature in Uncut‘s October 2024 issue, in UK shops from August 16 or available to buy online now. All print copies come with a free Big Star CD featuring 10 tracks of power-pop perfection, rarities and alternate mixes! Advertisement INSIDE THIS MONTH’S UNCUT: JIMI HENDRIX: In June 1970, the completion...
Drawing inspiration from his own experiences, particularly the profound journey of marriage, Loka Manya Prawiro crafted “Sea Waves” as a standout piece on his album. The song’s ability to resonate with listeners on a deep level has earned it widespread praise for its honest and relatable portrayal of love and life’s complexities. Loka Manya Prawiro has unveiled a new visual companion to his beloved track, “Sea Waves,” from the acclaimed album ‘I Love You Evermore.’ Loka Manya Prawiro’s ‘I Love You Evermore’ is a testament to his musical prowess and the talent of his collaborators. The music video, a...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have shared a new track from their upcoming album, Woodland. You can hear “Hashtag” below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE “Hashtag” is the second track to be lifted from Woodland after “Empty Trainload Of Sky”. Advertisement Woodland – which is named after their recording studio in Nashville – is released on their own Acony Records label on August 23. You can pre-order the album here. You can read the only major UK interview with Gillian and David in the new issue of Uncut, which goes on...
To mark the 25th anniversary of his album Mule Variations, Tom Waits has shared a previously unheard version of “Get Behind The Mule“. You can hear it below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE This stripped-down rendition finds Waits’ accompanied only by a Wurlitzer. Advertisement Released in 1999, Mule Variations was also the first album on ANTI- Records, which was formed specifically to release Mule Variations. Advertisement
The Concert for Bangladesh album is now available for streaming across all major digital music providers worldwide. Watch a trailer for the show below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Advertisement The original concerts – held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York – were the first major music benefit of its kind, bringing together all all-star cast including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston and Ravi Shankar to raise awareness about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan/Bangladesh....
The next volume of Joni Mitchell‘s archives series is coming on October 4 from Rhino. Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976 – 1980) covers her run of albums including Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter, Mingus and the live set, Shadows and Light. You can hear “Intro To Coyote / Coyote” recorded at The Forum, Montreal, QC, Canada, December 4 1975 below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Advertisement The set arrives on 6CD and Digital formats and a 4LP highlights edition. You can make your way through...
King Crimson are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their album Red with a 2CD / 2 Blu-ray set and a 2LP set on 200 gram vinyl released on October 11. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE KCXP5017 is a 2CD & 2x Blu-Ray/boxed set in rigid slipcase. Advertisement 2 x Blu-Ray discs include all new 2024 mixes in Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA Surround (5.1) & 24/96 or 24/192 Hi-Res stereo. Elemental mixes, session material, 3 x USA album mixes, 5 x bootleg concert recordings from 1974, instrumental mixes and more… all...
Leon Bridges returns with a new album, Leon, which is released by Columbia on October 4. You can hear the first single “Peaceful Place” below. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Advertisement The album is available to pre-order here. The tracklisting for Leon is: When A Man Cries Advertisement That’s What I Love Laredo Panther City Ain’t Got Nothing On You Simplify Teddy’s Tune Never Satisfied Peaceful Place Can’t Have It All Ivy Ghetto Honeybee God Loves Everyone Advertisement
Paul McCartney and Wings‘ documentary One Hand Clapping is coming to cinemas worldwide, from September 26. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The documentary follows the band’s 1974 sessions at Abbey Road during the recording of the live-in-studio One Hand Clapping album. Advertisement “It’s so great to look back on that period and see the little live show we did,” says McCartney. “We made a pretty good noise actually! It was a great time for the band, we started to have success with Wings, which had been a long time coming.”...