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In the news this week Keith Richards: Rolling Stones to rehearse for first time in years Sigur Rós to release new album Adele and Spike Jonze triumph at UK Music Video awards 2011 Rapper and actor Heavy D dies aged 44 Miles Davis biopic to be directed by George Tillman Jr Things to listen to Exclusive album stream: Bill Ryder-Jones – If … New music: Tennis – Origins Old music: Whitesnake – Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City Music Weekly podcast: Throbbing Gristle, Dancehall What are you listening to? Tunes recommended by readers Get involved Tell us about live music in your area Poll: Should bands sell their songs to advertisers? Readers recommend: songs about newspapers Further reading Sigur Rós interview: 'We're just four dudes in a band' REM interview: 'There's a good chance we'll never play together again' Are these the 10 heaviest albums ever made? Laura Barton's Hail, Hail, Rock 'n' Roll Win tickets to see Nicky Wire in conversation with Dorian Lynskey Nicky Wire is the bassist, lyricist and chief provocateur behind one of the best-loved British bands – Manic Street Preachers. To coincide with the launch of his new book Death of a Polaroid - A Manics Family Album, Nicky Wire will be in conversation with Dorian Lynskey, author and Guardian music critic. After discussing his passion for polaroid photography and the history of the band, Nicky will take part in a book signing following the Q&A. We have a pair of tickets up for grabs to the event, hosted by Faber & Faber in association with the Guardian. The event will be hosted at Rough Trade East, Brick Lane, London on Wednesday 16 November. Competition closes at midnight on Sunday 13 November. See here for more details