Singer will warm up for V Festival slot at northern venue
'It's like mod heaven, his studio', he says of his older counterpart
Former Rascals man also gives NME more details about his second solo album
Singer includes Tom Jones cover on Record Store Day release
Kelis, Dry The River and Best Coast also join the festival's bill
Singer is set to hit the road for eight headline shows
Alex Turner had said Last Shadow Puppets mate was 'welcome to join' Sheffield band
Singer admits there were 'dark periods' during the making of his debut record though