Columbia Records confirmed today that Rough And Rowdy Ways, the first album of original songs from Bob Dylan in eight years, will be released June 19 and is available for pre-order here (hyperlink). A track from the album, “False Prophet,” was released at midnight and is available for streaming here (hyperlink). The album will be released in several configurations, including a 2-disc CD, a 2-LP gatefold vinyl and digital.

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Pharrell Williams

Columbia Records is thrilled to announce a new partnership with GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Pharrell Williams. The internationally renowned artist’s new single “Happy,” featured on Despicable Me 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), will also be featured on Williams’ forthcoming Columbia Records full-length debut, set to be released in 2014.

Just last month, Williams released the world’s first 24 hour music video for “Happy,” which is presented as an interactive clock, featuring...