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Becker was happy to part ways with the instrument to pay for his ongoing ALS care and hopes it goes to someone who will “love and appreciate it as much as I do”

From the monolithic Metallica to rising stars like Green Lung, these are the greatest shows that Team Hammer saw this year

Smith’s guide to modern blues soloing takes things up a notch, analyzing the blistering technique of jump blues god Danny Gatton

We round up six examples of how ignoring conventional studio wisdom can lead to fantastic musical results

The world lost three great Irish musicians in 2023: Shane MacGowan, Sinéad O’Connor and Christy Dignam. While their music reflected their individual struggles and resilience, it also grappled with the evolving essence of Irish identity. Their work stands as a reminder of Ireland’s complex history.

‘It’s something that’ll always be dark to me,’ musician and photographer Julian said of classic track

From No Woman, No Cry to Natty Dread and Revolution, every Bob Marley and The Wailers track Al Anderson played on was a hit – but he lived through broken promises, bad vibes from his replacement and sleeping rough on a mosquito-ridden beach to make it

First single Just a Rainbow is to be released on 5 January, with gigs hinted at for later in the year

The shred icon salutes his greatest influence – with the insight of a fellow guitar obsessive

Sam Ryder is hoping to claim the top spot over Wham! with You're Christmas to Me

Their 1990 studio debut was full of prog promise - but one member’s reputed refusal to deal with his drug addiction limited their rise