May 24th, 2011

Sir Paul McCartney has outlined the importance of the abolition of National Service in the UK, which until the end of 1960 required men between the ages of 17-21 to serve a period of up to 2 years in the Armed Services, on the formation of The Beatles, saying had they been a couple of years older it is likely they would never have started the band.

Outgoing London band The Holloways were reunited with their former guitarist Rob Skipper during their final show at their home city’s Relentless Garage venue last night (May 23rd).

As Bob Dylan celebrates his 70th birthday today, here we take a look at ten of our essential picks from his extensive, and almost unrivalled, back catalogue.

Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher has said Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is his number one choice to star in the forthcoming film which will look at the trials and tribulations of The Beatles‘ Apple company.

Florence Welch has been outlining some of the themes which are driving her new material, as she continues work on Florence & The Machine‘s follow up to the hugely successful ‘Lungs‘.

Friendly Fires will take their new album ‘Pala‘ out on the road this coming November, for a series of UK dates.