Billy Bragg to release new album

Billy Bragg is to release his first album of all new material in six years.

England Half English by Billy Bragg and the Blokes is due to be released next month.

Much of the album was recorded at Monnow Valley studio in Wales, used by the Charlatans, the Super Furry Animals and Manic Street Preachers.

According to Rolling Stone, the album features tracks with titles such as N.P.W.A. (No Power Without Accountability) and Take Down the Union Jack.