Sad news.Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies aged 74www.nme.comThe founding member of the band and keyboardist passed away in Germany from cancer

Who's looking forward to this album?Miles Kane streams sampler for new album 'Don't Forget Who You Are' - listenwww.nme.comListen to snippets from all 11 tracks on the singer's second LP

A good replacement for Scott Weiland?Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington joins Stone Temple Pilotswww.nme.comBand confirm that Bennington will play with them in between commitments to Linkin Park

Thought you'd seen the robots in every imaginable way? Think again. Daft Art:

Now we're officially heading into summer. Here's a chance to win £500 worth of Farah Vintage clothing

Homer Simpson meets Sigur Ros.Sigur Ros and Björk feature on The Simpsons – watchwww.nme.comThe TV family make a special trip to Iceland

Check out the new Beady Eye video.Beady Eye unveil video for 'Second Bite Of The Apple' – watchwww.nme.comThe track is the second single from the band's forthcoming album 'BE'

A treat for the New York crowd.The Killers cover The Strokes – watchwww.nme.comBand play 'Is This It' in Brooklyn

Pretty big collaboration.Dave Grohl joins The Rolling Stones onstage to play 'Bitch' – watchwww.nme.comThe rock legends are currently on tour in the US

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Yeezus Christ, really?!Kanye West names new album 'Yeezus'www.nme.comMeanwhile, the rapper last night (May 18) performed new tracks 'Black Skinhead', 'New Slaves' on SNL

Sad newsDaft Punk 'One More Time' singer and house producer Romanthony dieswww.nme.comInfluential house producer and singer died earlier this month (May 7) at home in Austin, Texas

Miles Kane live review in this week's NME, download it on iPad & iPhone for just £1.49! Get it here

The ego has landed!Kanye West premieres 'New Slave' by projecting the video on buildings worldwide - watchwww.nme.comPromo footage screened on 66 landmark buildings across the globe

This sounds interesting. The first of the two new records is almost completely acoustic.Manic Street Preachers recording two new albums?www.nme.comFirst LP will be almost completely acoustic, according to frontman James Dean Bradfield

This was wild!Palma Violets cause mass stage invasion during late night Great Escape showwww.nme.comThe Amazing Snakeheads and Merchandise also perform at Brighton's The Haunt last night (May 17)

Another marketing masterpiece from Daft Punk.Daft Punk launch 'Random Access Memories' at Australian outback country fair - watchwww.nme.comFrench pair celebrate release of new LP in Wee Waa, Australia

In pictures - Miles Kane went home to Liverpool to play the bulk of his new album 'Don't Forget Who You Are' at the Jack Daniel's JD Roots show in Liverpool last nightMiles Kane goes home to Liverpool at JD Roots showwww.nme.comMiles Kane went home to Liverpool to play the bulk of his new album 'Don't Forget Who You Are' at the Jack Daniel's JD Roots show in Liverpool last night (May 16) as part of Britain's Best Small Venues campaign in association with Jack Daniel's JD Roots

From one Manchester icon to another.Noel Gallagher urges David Beckham to take up songwriting following retirementwww.nme.comGallagher also says he 'hated' Beckham when he played for Manchester United

It’s the last day of long list voting for Britain’s Best Small Venue in association with Jack Daniel’s JD Roots and some venues will miss out by as little as 10 votes at this stage. Don’t let that be yours! Get your votes in here

It’s the last day of long list voting for Britain’s Best Small Venue in association with Jack Daniel’s JD Roots and some venue’s will miss out by as little as 10 votes at this stage. Don’t let that be yours! Get your votes in here

It's Josh Homme's birthday today! He's 40 and because he's an absolute legend we're celebrating by looking at his Top Ten Finest Moments. Here's to the QOTSA frontman. Let us know your fave moments too

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Sky Ferriera’s just announced a date at the Scala in June. To see her at an exclusive NME Showcase brought to you by H&M Loves Music in London, enter our comp hereSky Ferreira to play NME Showcase in partnership with H&Mwww.nme.comSinger to appear in London's Oxford Street branch in June

Special guests for tonight's gig at The Haunt revealed.Palma Violets to play last minute show at Brighton's Great Escape tonight (May 17)www.nme.comLondoners will play alongside Merchandise and Scottish newcomers The Amazing Snakeheads at The Haunt

Bloc Party planning something new for the next few months.Bloc Party to release new material this Summerwww.nme.comRussell Lissack reveals band have recorded 6 new songs and could release EP

Tickets for Paramore on sale today at 9am! Also available, tickets for Babyshambles, Suede and The 1975. Get yours through NME

Congrats!Noel Gallagher, The Maccabees and Alt-J win at this year's Ivor Novelloswww.nme.comEmeli Sande and Calvin Harris also among those to take home gongs

Tickets for Paramore on sale tomorrow at 9am, get yours through NME

Delorean to play next Converse Gig at 100 Clubto play next Converse Gig at 100 Clubwww.nme.comBand will play intimate free gig on May 31

Will Savages shed their cold exterior while on the road? Read @Nicolsonbarry's profile in this week's NME

Franz return in August.Franz Ferdinand announce new album 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'www.nme.comScottish band will release their fourth album in August

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Every few months it's reassuring to be reminded that Prince is still ridiculous, the most ridiculous of all the popstars, ever. A rare interview with the Star Tribune surfaced yesterday suggests all is right with the world. To celebrate the wonderful Purple loon, we've made a quiz. See how many you get rightAre These 13 Prince Facts True Or False? | The latest music blogs, free MP3s, best new bands, music.www.nme.comLatest blogs, MP3s, music videos and news analysis from NME.COM

Pretty funny.P Diddy stars in Funny Or Die spoof of 'Downton Abbey' – watchwww.nme.comThe rapper made the shock announcement on Twitter

In this week's NME - Matt Wilkinson heads to California to catch up with Johnny Marr to talk mind, body, spirit and... Aldous Huxley. Read the digital edition now

Bruce Springsteen does his bit for victims of the recent Boston marathon bombings.http://www.nme.com/news/bruce-springsteen/70326www.nme.comThe Boss teams up with Boston band to re-record 'Rose Tattoo' for charity

"Ambitious, indulgent and, above all, fun" - Pick up this week's NME to read @kevinegperry's Daft Punk reviewMagazinewww.nme.comFind out whats in the latest issue of NME Magazine, subscribe or catch up on previous issues

Charlie Boyer, Loom, The Family Rain and Ruen Brothers to play the next 3 tiny JD Roots homecoming shows. NME has tickets to give away to these exclusive gigs. Win here

In pictures - Spector at the Ray-Ban's Envision Tour in ManchesterSpector at the Ray-Ban's Envision Tour in Manchesterwww.nme.comSpector made a return to their intimate roots in Manchester last night (May 14), kicking off the Ray Ban's Envision Tour at the city's Deaf Institute.

Do you agree?Johnny Marr: 'Underground culture was co-opted by politicians listening to decent pop bands'www.nme.comSinger hits out at 'straight world' co-opting 'interesting culture'

Has Spotify got big name competition?Google to announce music streaming service today?www.nme.comInternet giant to launch rival service to Spotify, say reports

Macaulay Culkin's moved in with Pete Doherty. In this week's NME, Gavin Haynes looks into Pete's diary to see how the first seven days might have panned out

It's not exactly cigarettes and alcohol, is it?Liam Gallagher requests tickets to attend the Chelsea Flower Showwww.nme.comBeady Eye singer will be heading to gardening event on the same day as the Queen and Rod Stewart

"We don't have egos, we have superpowers". Read NME's exclusive Daft Punk interview on the digital edition now

Bill Wyman has some interesting things to say about the Stones here.Bill Wyman on playing with The Rolling Stones: 'Never again'www.nme.com'They only wanted me to do two songs, which was very disappointing,' says former bassist

What do you reckon?Jay-Z accused of being a time travellerwww.nme.comA photo from 1930s New York of a man bearing a striking resemblance to the rapper has been found

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We're streaming Tribes' new album 'Wish To Scream' exclusively on NME.com. Let us know what you thinkTribes - An Exclusive Stream Of 'Wish To Scream' | The latest music blogs, free MP3s, best new bandswww.nme.comLatest blogs, MP3s, music videos and news analysis from NME.COM

In this week’s NME - Daft Punk exclusive! We sip cocktails by the pool with the helmeted ones in L.A and talk touring & turning down Bowie. Plus the first review of their new album. Also inside…96 hours with Peace, on tour in the U.S with Godlike Genius Johnny Marr and Miles Kane caught live. On sale now