Compiled by LAUREN MURPHY

Radio days TV on the Radio have announced that they'll release their fifth album this spring. Nine Types of Light is the follow-up to 2008's Dear Science.

Soundtracking Alex Turner has recorded a six-track solo EP for indie film Submarine. There'll be a new Arctic Monkeys album later this year, too.

Oscar Machine Florence Welch will sing at this year's Oscar show, accompanied by composer AR Rahman for I Rise, from the movie 127 Hours.

Last Sound LCD Soundsystem will play their last-ever gig on April 2nd. James Murphy co promise to bow out with a three-hour gig at Madison Square Garden.