Kate awaitsKate Bush will release her new studio album 50 Words for Snowon November 18th. The seven new tracks are spread across 65 minutes.

Top of the popsA number of Irish and international acts will play Limerick's Live at the Big Top festival from September 21st to 24th, including Villagers, Jape, The Stunning and Calvin Harris.

Gratis Galaxie Le Galaxiewill headline a free gig at the Button Factory next Friday. Three Trapped Tigers, Diamond Dagger and Seams also play.

Rich in any languageMos Def has said that he plans to change his name to Yasiin, the Arabic word for "rich", next year.