NEWS DIGEST: Monday, January 28

3:40 PM GMT 28/01/2008

Seasick Steve, MOJO Honours List winner and the hardest stomping bluesman at work today, has revealed he’s recorded a track with Nick Cave for possible inclusion on his next album. Stay tuned to MOJO for details.

After a Beatle blackout of 43 years, Israel has finally lifted its ban on the Fabs and invited Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to fly over in May to celebrate the country’s 60th anniversary. The Israeli ambassador to London and huge fan of the band, Ron Prosor, is currently meeting John Lennon's sister, Julia Baird, in Liverpool. Israel banned The Beatles in 1965 amid fears they would corrupt the nation’s youth. Well, you do have to admit this performance just oozes bad vibes and malevolence. For more info, click HERE.

You’ve probably heard the news that UB40’s Ali Campbell has quit the band after a 30-year tenure as the Brit-reggae outfit’s lead singer. It was originally reported that the 48 year-old had left in order to spend more time pursuing a solo career. Campbell then hit back at his former band mates, claiming that the reason for his depature was due to “management difficulties” that had become “intolerable”. Well, the plot now thickens. You can read the latest update by clicking HERE.

If you missed last weekend's Sunday Times interview with Chan Marshall aka Cat Power, you can now view it online HERE.

Having announced an iminent major label-endorsed roll out of free music download services, Qtrax suffered a devastating blow earlier today, as three of the four record companies slated to have struck a deal with the file-sharing site (EMI, Universal and Warners) denied permission to use their tracks. Qtrax announced the 25 million track programme at the Cannes' MIDEM conference over the weekend. The organisation claimed they would recoup the money lost via free downloads through advertising revenue.

And finally…My Morning Jacket have announced the title of their forthcoming album. Evil Urges will be released on June 10.

Posted by Ross_Bennett at 3:40 PM GMT 28/01/2008

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