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5 common issues every DJ faces and how to fix them: “Aside from your digging, curation, selection and mixing skills, a basic working knowledge of the equipment is essential”

Avoid unnecessary nightmares in the booth with our guide to the main technical problems you’re likely to run into

MusicRadar · May 2, 2024

‘Who wants to stare at a computer?’ Pop duo the Lemon Twigs on the joys of analogue life

As teenagers, the New York brothers swiftly rose to become retro pop darlings – until they weren’t. Now older, wiser and taking inspiration from the travails of their family, they’re making their best music yet

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Klone guitarist Guillame Bernard chooses his favourite Riverside songs

Both Riverside and Klone will be touring the UK and Ireland together in May

Louder · May 2, 2024

Nightwish’s Tuomas Holopainen says upcoming single Perfume Of The Timeless is “eight-and-a-half minutes long”: “The chorus comes in at 3:30”

The keyboardist has also talked about the touring hiatus the symphonic metal outfit will take after September’s Yesterwynde album

Metal Hammer · May 2, 2024

"I’m not positive I’ll be part of it, but there are plans to make Bloodmoon 2." Chelsea Wolfe answers your questions on horror movie soundtracks, witchcraft and if she'd front Type O Negative

We asked Hammer readers to put their questions to Chelsea Wolfe - this is what she had to say

Metal Hammer · May 2, 2024

“A funk bass stripped down to its essence – beautiful, minimal, well-crafted”: Vulfpeck funk maestro Joe Dart teams up with Sterling By Music Man for super affordable $399 signature bass

But you've got to be quick to grab one. The Sterling By Music Man Joe Dart is a special “Timed Edition” release, meaning you have until the end of May 2024 to order

MusicRadar · May 2, 2024

“Watching a player like Stevie Ray Vaughan play, you begin to understand how much violence the guitar can actually take”: Larkin Poe's Rebecca Lovell on why the secret to great Strat tone is in the right hand

From blues riffs to heavier rock tones, Lovell reveals how she leverages the Strat to create a distinctive sound for Larkin Poe

Guitar World · May 2, 2024

“To promote an album and play some football, it’s the ultimate for me”: The bizarre story of the time Iron Maiden became a football team

In 1998, Iron Maiden tried to promote Virtual XI by putting on football games with journalists and professional players. It was all a bit weird.

Metal Hammer · May 2, 2024

Co-op Live arena: Why wasn't it ready and which gigs have been cancelled?

From ‘testing critical procedures’ to an air-conditioning unit falling from the ceiling, the Co-op Live arena has been dogged by issues but it is finally open

Evening Standard · May 2, 2024

“It’s like a T-Rex made out of chocolate cake”: John Petrucci issues update on new Dream Theater album, promising the “Mount Rushmore” of guitar tones – and a special treat for Tonemission users

John Petrucci told the world that had finished up tracking guitars for Dream Theater’s 16th album, and there’s some very special studio gear secret sauce shaping his tone

MusicRadar · May 2, 2024