The other music news of the week in short...
Lightfoot lives on:Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot was on the receiving end of some bad news this week when rumours of his death spread via Twitter. The If You Could Read My Mindsinger is going strong at 71.
Florence pay-out:Florence & the Machine have paid out publishing royalties to New York band Gang Gang Dance after a claim that they were uncredited for an element of her song Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up).
Simply shelved:Simply Red have struck a deal with Tesco for the exclusive sale of their forthcoming album. The band are due to split this year, but not before releasing their Songs of Lovecollection.
Any other city:Independent Dublin label Any Other City have started a club night Upstairs @ Whelan's on the last Saturday of every month. Tomorrow's gig features Feed the Bears, James McMorrow and The Tender Trap on the bill, plus DJs.
