Our work is done for today, so we are off.

You should too if you're done and dusted. Or if you have to stay for a few more hours why not scroll down to read about the return of The Streets, the new-found respect between SpongeBob and Radiohead and a revealing new George Michael documentary.

We'll leave you with Mike Skinner from the BBC Music archive, telling DJ Mary Anne Hobbes about the key to telling a good story in a song and how to make it in the biz.

See you in a bit.

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From one great artist to another...

Beck has been selling copies of his new album Colors signed by none other than US rapper MC Hammer.

The new album is out on Friday, so don't forget to check Beck out tonight on Jools Holland's show alongside Robert Planet and St Vincent.

MC Hammer clearly got given his copy early. He's calling it "a great party record" as well as signing copies which are available to buy at Newbury Comics stores in the States.

To avoid disappointment we should say at this point that there is no actual 'Hammer Time' on the record. At all.

In case you missed this one at the time...

For World Mental Health Day today here's another chance to see Jay-Z talk about how he hopes the tragic death of his friend and collaborator Chester Bennington of Linkin Park will serve as a "wake-up call" for people to talk more openly about their feelings.

"You never know what people are going through" said the rapper.

"You think just cos their performers Just because he sold 14 thousand million records...That doesn't equate to happiness. Money or fame.

"That doesn't mean anything if you're not happy inside."

Listen above.

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She gave birth to her first child in January but Janet Jackson, at the age of 51, rolled back the years when her tour stopped in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Closing the show with her song Rhythm Nation, she was surrounded by more than two dozen dancers and choreographers from throughout her career for a synchronised rendition of the song’s dance routine.

In its review, Variety said, external: "While it took some work to spot under-30s in the audience, rarely did this show feel like a nostalgia trip," adding "she proved she still has a few new lessons for her heirs".

The LA Times, external said: "Jackson inhabited each song fully, putting across its longing or its resentment with her singing, which appeared to be mostly live, and her sensual yet witty dancing, which made you wonder if any major pop singer has thought more effectively about groove."

His new album As You Were is currently outselling the rest of the UK top 20 albums combined, but Liam Gallagher is currently busy attempting to crack America too.

Last night, the singer performed on the Late Late Show with James Corden, having previously been rather rude about the English host.

Liam told Radio 2's Chris Evans last week that he expected the meeting to "awkward".

However, ever the humble one, LG has held his hands up, calling James "a fine chap", while admitting he "got that 1 wrong".

Something about old dogs and new tricks.

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The Quietus

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US singer/songwriter Kelela released her debut album Take Me Apart last week.

The R 'n B artist has been speaking to The Quietus, external about the importance of vulnerability and making music for 'queer black girls'.

She said:

"Can they get in their car on a [crappy] day and sing this song and feel really good about it?

"That is basically what I’m trying to make sure of - that even when it’s sad, it’s really empowering somehow."

Read more, external and check out LMK (let me know) from the new record below.

Welsh rockers Neck Deep have now issued a statement on the clash with the gig security at their show in Nottingham on Monday night, saying it was "regretful and deeply unfortunate".

"Things rapidly escalated to a point that they should never have gotten to," said the band.

"We believe that violence is never a solution, and that everything that went down could and should have been handled better by all parties."

Neck Deep say all music shows "should be a protected and positive environment, where everyone is safe and free to enjoy music being played."

The band scrapped their show at Nottingham's Rock City with singer Ben Barlow saying "security had messed it up".

Gig-goer Rob Jackson told the BBC he saw one guard "almost body-rolling" people to the floor after fans started crowd-surfing two songs into the set.

Rock City said the staff's response "did not appear disproportionate" (scroll down for their full statement).

Neck Deep say the Nottingham date will be rescheduled and rest of the tour will go ahead as planned and they "will we will be taking extra measures to ensure that these events are never again repeated".

Independent
Independent

More on World Mental Health Day day now.

Nothing But Thieves frontman Conor Mason has written a refreshingly honest piece in the Independent about his problems with the cliched expectation of rock 'n' roll frontmen to be "sexed-up, drug-fuelled lothario party animals".

The singer says he's "made of different stuff."

He said: "I’ve never seen myself as an alpha male stereotype, so instead of trying to fit that mould I find myself swaying effortlessly towards the opposite. I see myself as the frontmum of the band instead of frontman, a sensitive chap who wouldn’t bark at a fly - and I’m cool with being an anti-cool figure.

He added: "I just can’t do that. I’ve really tried, but as I’ve grown up I’ve realised how much cooler and frankly healthier it is to be open and express myself. I just try and be myself and not care about what people think of me, so in turn that makes me sensitive to everything, I care a lot. Ironic really."

The article is written in support of the #IAMWHOLE campaign.

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Meanwhile the band also yesterday revealed an orchestral version of Broken Machine; the title track from their new album, which you can watch below.

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Last year's X Factor champ Matt Terry has announced the details of the first single from his -as-yet-unreleased debut album.

The 24-year-old singer landed at numbe three with his festive song When Christmas Comes Around last year and earlier this summer, he teamed up with Enrique Iglesias on his Spanish track Subeme La Radio.

Matt's new track is due on Friday and he has co-written the new track, which is apparently a take on "darker love".

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Last month, New York rapper Cardi B made history by being the first female rapper to hit the top of the US chart with a solo track, since Lauryn Hill in 1998.

Now, after three weeks in the top spot, she now holds the record for the longest-charting No. 1 hit by an unaccompanied female rapper... ever.

Lauryn's “Doo Wop (That Thing), which you can watch below, topped the Hot 100 for two weeks.

Great news for Cardi, but some people on social media questioning why its taken so long.

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Jay Kay treated his fellow winners at last night Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) awards in London on Monday night.

The star was honoured with the President's Award and performed Jamiroquai classic Love Foolosophy and Space Cowboy at the ceremony.

The BMI collects and distributes royalties on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

Jay thanked his wife, Maria, for putting up with a "proper grump-bag" and dedicate the award to the band's co-founder Toby Smith, who died from cancer this year age 46.

Other winners included Ed Sheeran who won song of the year award for Love Yourself, as performed by Justin Bieber.

Foals, Naughty Boy, and Bipolar Sunshine were also recognised on the night.

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George Michael will be heard joking his life had “all been a waste of time, a waste of effort” in an interview taken from a new documentary that airs on Channel 4 next week.

George Michael: Freedom features contributions from the likes of Liam Gallagher - who calls George "a modern day Elvis" - Nile Rodgers, Sir Elton John, Kate Moss, Stevie Wonder and Ricky Gervais - who describes the singer as "fearless".

The Metro, external report that an archive MTV interview clip contained in the film shows the singer being asked how he would like to be remembered.

“You mean what would I like written on my grave?,” replies George.

“Great songwriter. And I hope that people think of me as someone who had some kind of integrity. I hope I’m remembered for that, in a way.

“Very unlikely,” he laughs. “I think it’s all been a waste of time, a waste of effort.”

Check out the trailer below.

The documentary will be screened on Monday 16 October at 21:00 BST.

Earlier, we told you about the scuffle with security staff that caused Welsh rockers Neck Deep to abandon a gig at Rock City in Nottingham (scroll down).

Video footage appeared to show security staff rough-handling crowd-surfing fans.

Now, the venue says: "We are currently still fully investigating the incident. It appears that the band took exception to the way the Rock City security were handling fans who were crowd surfing into the pit and attempting to get on stage.

"This unfortunately escalated into a physical confrontation between the band and the security staff.

The venue added it takes the safety of customers "very seriously" and "constantly review our crowd management policy"

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Don't you just love it when two of your favourite things collide in perfect harmony?

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has given his seal of approval to the SpongeBob SquarePants social video that aims to sum up the Oxfordshire band's career output in one minute of cartoon fun,

Jonny has described the video, which sees SpongBob in floods of tears during The Bends era and listening to free form jazz in the Amnesiac phase, as "perfect in so many ways..."

Check it below for yourself.

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The singer presented a documentary for the BBC World Service on Bowie’s Heroes album to mark the 40th anniversary of the record,

The one-hour programme, which is available to listen to again on iPlayer - uses archive material alongside interviews with the likes of producer Tony Visconti and punk legend and 6 Music host Iggy Pop (pictured with Bowie, above).

Bowie, strung out on cocaine, had moved to Berlin, then in West Germany with Pop to escape the limelight.

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In one of the archive interviews, Bowie said: “It just became too much, and I came close, several times, to overdosing.

"I just had to get out of that situation, so I ended up in Berlin.”

Paying tribute to Bowie, Florence said: "Both musically and visually, his impact on popular music and been seismic."

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A gig came to a halt at Rock City in Nottingham after violence broke out.

Fans claimed security at the venue were "heavy-handed" during the Neck Deep show last night, prompting the band to walk off.

Georgia Stokes, a Nottingham Trent University student, was in the crowd near the stage.

She said: "What I think was happening was the staff were being really heavy-handed when people were crowd-surfing and the band were asking them to stop because they were trying to protect their fans."

Nottinghamshire Police said they are investigating reports of an assault.

Rock City has been contacted for a response.

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Today is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness and support for those with mental health issues.

With this in mind, Kent punk duo Slaves have been telling the story of Natasha; an 18-year-old who spent most of her teenage years feeling “sad and helpless” because of untreated post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression.

In the last few years she’s found coping mechanisms through volunteering, music and being kinder to herself.

Watch above and read more about mental health.

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Well, he did pip Zayn and Blossoms to be named 2016's best-selling debut artist.

The actor-turned-game show host-turned crooner has announced a follow up to his album, Chasing Dreams, which saw him cover artists likle Ella Fitzgeral and Nat King Cole.

The new record, When You're Smiling,which is out on 10 November, will see the 57-year-old cover the likes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Louis Armstrong.

But there is also a new track You Know Best, co-written with composer Steve Sidwell while Brad's talented son Barney, plays piano on One For My Baby.

The Chase host said the first album's success "was a big surprise to us all," adding, "I can only hope that people enjoy listening to [the new album] as much as we did making it."

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Beck has announced a second short notice gig of the week at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London on Thursday night.

The Californian guitarist rocked up at a secret show near London Bridge on Sunday night ahead of his appearance on Later... with Jools Holland tonight.

The 47-year-old told 6 Music DJ Steve Lamacq: "It was a great night. You couldn't ask for a better gig, it was unbelievable."

So there's your challenge Camden crowd. Listen above.

Beck is promoting new album Colors which drops on Friday.

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First up today is news that The Streets are to reform for UK tour next April.

Mike Skinner of the UK garage outfit posted a message on social after we left you yesterday, which said: "spoken to my band! told them we need to sing the old songs! on sale 9am Friday 13th."

That's this Friday, so hopefully lucky for some of you out there.

They'll play a hometown gig in Birmingham on 19 April followed by gigs in Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds before finishing with two nights at Brixton Academy on 25/26 April.

Check out the full list above.

The band released their fifth and final studio album Computers and Blues in 2011 and the news has sent many fans into rapture, including Radio 1Xtra DJ Nick Bright for one...

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