Bon Iver's work-out video, Underworld take charge of 2012 Olympics opening music, Blur honoured by Brits... Daily Hot List

Thursday, 8 December

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A work-out video starring Bon Iver has emerged online. Hear the singer discuss his "dorky" fitness reigime and relationship with personal trainer in the clip. Talk about Skinny Love...
Thedailyswarm.com

Underworld have been appointed musical directors for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. The dance duo will be working alongside artistic director Danny Boyle on the event. Shouting lager lager lager? Protein shakes and energy drinks more like.
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Blur are set to recieve the Outstanding Contribution To Music award at the Brit Awards on 21 February. "Being in a band this long is like a kind of time travel," said Graham Coxon. "We're the same gang we ever were, we've just landed in a different era." Looks like 2012 will be a busy year for the Britpop band - Damon Albarn recently hinted to Q that he had a bunch of "British songs" which would fit the British feel of next year. Which of his bands could he mean...
Brits.co.uk

Rufus Wainwright has hinted that his new album, Out Of The Game, will be his most mature yet. "There's something almost like a wine or a piece of meat or something, where it's slightly aged and therefore richer and more complex and more satisfying ... and not rotten yet," he said. The album, produced by Mark Ronson, is set for release in early 2012.
Stereogum.com

Did you read our interview with St. Vincent in the new issue of Q (Q306)? Here's an extended version of our chat with the woman behind Strange Mercy.
Qthemusic.com

What are the best albums, singles and movies of 2011 according to Rolling Stone? Follow the link to find out...
Rollingstone.com

Sleigh Bells' new album, Reign Of Terror, is set to be released on 13 February... just in time for Valentine's Day.
Pitchfork.com

Speaking of romance, The Strokes' Fab Moretti and Bridesmaids actress Kristen Wiig are rumoured to have been "all over each other" and "literally on top of each other" at a Black Keys aftershow party on Monday. Is This It for the drummer?
NYmag.com

Check out some photos of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Massive Attack at their 'secret' Occupy London gig earlier this week from photographer Jason Moon.
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Bruce Springsteen is putting the finishing touches to his new album, which is due for release in early 2012. "He's mastering it right now," friend Bob Segar revealed. "He's says it's really unusual and that it's the best thing that he's done in years."
Rollingstone.com

It's been a busy year for Jamie xx. Hear the producer's thoughts on creating a new theme for Newsnight, how the new xx album is shaping up and the late, great Gil Scott-Heron in this Creators' Project video interview.
Abeano.com

The IC1s are set to release a Christmas charity single. Karma (It's On your Side) is available for download from Monday 19 December with all proceeds going to Shelter.
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Guns 'N' Roses, Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to enter the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony on 14 April. "I called my dad and he cried," confessed Anthony Kiedis.
Rollingstone.com

Lady Gaga has revealed work is well underway on her next album - and she even has a title for the Born This Way follow-up. "I've started writing it and I have the name for it, and all the concepts are beginning to flourish and take place," she explained. "I'm excited to put it out, but it's not done yet. So I'll put it out when it's done."
MTV.com

Lianne La Havis is one of our Faces Of 2012 in the new issue of Q (Q306) out in shops now. Here's a sneak peek at her appearance in January's issue. Plus keep an eye out for more New To Q with Chris Catchpole all week long on this very site...
Qthemusic.com

Grizzly Bear have announced they will headline End Of The Road Festival which takes place between 31 August and 2 September next year at Larmer Tree Gardens in Dorset. The Antlers, Jeffrey Lewis And The Junkyard, The Strange Boys, I Break Horses, Justin Townes Earle, Robyn Hitchcock, and Outfit are also among those set to play.
Endoftheroadfestival.com

Today's Track Of The Day is Life In Film's Carla.

That's it for today. More Hot List tomorrow at noon.

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