U2 in studio, plan Green Day collaboration

U2 are in the studio working on the follow-up to 2004's 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' and will record a Hurricane Katrina benefit song with Green Day.

Billboard reports that the bands will record a cover of 'The Saints Are Coming' by Scottish punk band The Skids, proceeds from the song will go to Music Rising, an initiative co-founded by The Edge which helps musicians who lost their instruments during Hurricane Katrina.

U2 are working on their new album with legendary producer Rick Rubin.

The DVD version of the band's 1994 video 'Zoo TV - Live from Sydney' is released on 19 September.

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Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

As is the nature with albums as diverse as this in style and contributors, 'Plastic Beach' can be patchy in parts, but the sheer versatility and depth of this sprawling work are its saviours.

Beautifully recorded without taking the grit out of the songs

James Vincent McMorrow - Early in the Morning

Whether warming or giving the chills, McMorrow sounds like someone to stick with for the long haul.

Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History

Once word of mouth gets around membership will swell and the Bangor lads will have to think about moving things to a much bigger venue.