Yeah Yeah Yeahs are set to make a return to the UK in May, when they will play three live shows to promote their fourth album ‘Mosquito’.

The album is the band’s first album since 2009’s ‘It’s Blitz’. The Manchester and Leeds shows are regular gigs, while the London appearance is a headline for the ATP curated event ‘I’ll Be Your Mirror’ (also featuring Grizzly Bear and The Walkmen).

May 1 O2 Apollo Manchester
May 2 O2 Academy Leeds
May 4 Alexandra Palace London

Veteran guitarist Eric Clapton will release a new album in March. Entitled ‘Old Sock’, the record will feature Clapton’s takes on a bunch of cover tunes, including material originally by Gary Moore, Peter Tosh and others.

Guests will include Chaka Khan and Clapton’s old Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood.

In addition to ‘Old Sock’s ten covers, the album also includes two unheard EC originals, ‘Every Little’ and ‘Gotta Get Over’.

The album marks Clapton’s first release since 2010’s self titled record.

Read a review of ‘461 Ocean Boulevard’ here.
Read a review of ‘There’s One In Every Crowd’ here.
Read a review of ‘Clapton’ here.

Real Gone is given an extensive plug on Pauly B’s Punky! Radio podcast this week when he plays a selection of tunes from ‘Breaking Horses’, the 2012 Real Gone sampler.

Amid various bits of banter, gig news and tunes from up and coming bands, you can hear tunes by Real Gone favourites The Dead Exs, Ruby The Hatchet, Bear Makes Ninja and The Thunderfucks.

You can still download the 2012 Real Gone sampler from this location.

Click here to visit Pauly B’s website where you can stream the podcast,   or download for later listening (the latter may be advised if you’re in the office, as it does contain some NSFW material).