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Wednesday, 25 January

Norah Jones has recorded a new album is a collaboration with producer Dangermouse - aka Brian Burton. Little Broken Hearts, the singer's fifth studio album, is due for release later this year with tour dates set to follow.
Norahjones.com

Peter Hook has insisted that Joy Division's members are in the dark over Disney's Mickey Mouse T-shirts based on Unknown Pleasures' artwork. "I have seen a lot of Mickey Mouse t-shirts in my time. But I have to say this is probably the best," said the bassist. "I hope that [Disney] will be as understanding when [we] start doing Donald Duck shirts."
Pitchfork.com

Bret MacKenzie has been nominated for an Oscar. The Flight Of The Conchords comedian is up for Best Original Song for Man Or Muppet from the upcoming The Muppets movie.
Oscar.go.com

Check out Matthew McConaughey in the new Butch Walker video, reprising his role from Dazed and Confused (via Collider.com).

You've heard Barack Obama singing Al Green while giving a speech - now get it as an 'officia' ringtone.
Thequietus.com

Vanilla Ice has gone indie rock, apparently. The rapper performed a ukelele-inspired version of Ice Ice Baby on American comedy show, The Skit.
Stereogum.com

The funeral of Etta James is set to take place on Saturday in Los Angeles, with several, currently unnamed, musicians set to perform.
Billboard.com

The new Chairlift album, Something, is now available to stream in full.
SOMETHING Out Now by Chairlift

Overall music sales might be declining but vinyl sales are on the up, according to The Official Charts Company. Radiohead, Adele and PJ Harvey were among last years big sellers on the format, though it's bad news for Noel Gallagher who was pipped by Liam's Beady Eye to being the best selling seven-inch of 2011.
bbc.co.uk/newsbeat

Check out our interview with BBC Sound Of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka, who played a Q Now: The Sessions gig last night.
Qthemusic.com

Stones Throw Records, a Los Angeles indie label founded by Peanut Butter Wolf, are set to launch a new subscription service, offering fans access to all their new music for $10 a month.
Billboard.com

Lana Del Rey has revealed she wants to keep her live show all about the music and isn't interested in being a "showstopper". "I don't have fucking circus lights, I just don't care," she told US magazine. "My fans are there because they want to hear the record live."
Gawker.com

X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins is set to release a cover of the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army as his debut single. "I've always been a fan of the original version of Seven Nation Army and hope people like my take on it." To be fair, that's highly unlikely chap...
bbc.co.uk/newsbeat

The Cranberries are making a comeback with new album, Roses set for release on 28 February.
NYmag.com

The new Live Music Act should make it easier for small venues to stage gigs. UK Music's acting chief executive Jo Dipple explains why it's good news for the country's live music scene in a guest column. Qthemusic.com

My Chemical Romance has added producer to his CV, getting behind the desks for British band LostAlone's new single, Do You Get What You Pray For?, have a listen.

Lionel Ritchie has recorded a duets album with a host of country stars, including Shania Twain, Willie Nelson and Kenny Chesney.
Rollingstone.com

Kylie Minogue will celebrate 25 years in showbiz with a series of events this year, kicking off with a specially recorded acoustic version of 1992 hit Finer Feelings, which fans can 'unlock' later today but tweeting...
Kylie.com

The new Ladyhawke, who releases new album Anxiety on 19 March, has announced a UK tour kicking off at Brighton's Komedia on 23 April. Tickets go on sale at 9am (GMT) on Friday.
Ladyhawkemusic.com

Today's Track Of The Day is Clock Opera with White Noise.

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

12:00 PM | 25/01/2012

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