Billboard has a story about how the next Super Furry Animals will be release on both CD and DVD. "Rings Around the World" is scheduled for July 23 and the DVD version will include six extra songs plus a short film for each of the eighteen tracks. They are currently looking for a US label to release the album.

RollingStone has a story about Paul Oakenfold remixing the theme for the upcoming remake of Planet of the Apes. He's been getting loads of offers after scoring the John Travolta film, Swordfish, but they are going to have to wait until after the summer. Oakenfold will be DJ'ing select dates on the Mekka tour and the Area One festival with Moby and New Order.

Idlewild's guitarist, Rod Jones, won't be able to complete the upcoming US tour according to their official site. His condition is not serious, he just needs time to recover.

Mercury Rev's set to release their fifth studio album, "All Is Dream" on August 27th. They will be previewing their new material in European shows throughout the summer, a US tour is expected to follow the release.

RollingStone has an article about a Kinks cover album and it's got a pretty decent lineup. The record is scheduled for an August release and features Queens of the Stone Age, Yo La Tengo, Damon Albarn, Matthew Sweet, Foutains of Wayne, Lambchop and more. Click on Read More for the full tracklisting. Jonathan Richman - Stop Your Sobbing
Queens of the Stone Age - Who'll Be the Next in Line
Fastball - Till the End of the Day

Orbital will release their latest album, The Altogether on a DVD and each track will have their own unique visuals. According to NME, "The DVD, which is recorded in surround sound, will have a series of menus, which allow users to, amongst other things, uncover hidden or alternate versions of tracks."

The DVD will be release on August 27th, the tracklisting is behind the "Read More" link. Tension - Director: Giles Thacker

Radiohead will be animated in an episode of South Park. It will air on July 11th and about a billion more times throughout the week, don't you just love cable! According to Allstar, "In the episode, the band helps Cartman seek revenge on a fellow student who dupes him in a pubic hair deal gone wrong. Don't ask.".

JJ72's self-titled album will finally get a US release date of September 4th on Lakota/Columbia Records. It's been out since September 2000 in England and with a US release, there's a chance for a small tour as well. They are already booked for the CMJ New Music Festival in New York around mid-September.

Spiritualized have finally completed their new record and it's set to be released on September 11th. It's titled, "Let It Come Down" and it's their first since 1997's "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space".

UPDATED 6/27/2001: The first single will be "Stop Your Crying" out on August 27th. You can listen to it after July 3rd from the official site. Hit the Read More link for the full tracklisting. On Fire
Out of Sight
Don't Just Do Something
The Twelve Steps

Curve's finally got a domestic release for their upcoming album, "GIFT". From the official Curve site: