Danish man on trial over alleged £500k music streaming fraud Aarhus court hears he may have profited from artificially generated playbacks, in case thought to be first of its kind The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
Taylor Swift Had a 'Tortured Poets Department' Era Uniform All Along She wore it again on a night out in Australia. Marie Claire · Feb 20, 2024
“We felt it was the right time to let someone else get creative enjoyment out of his perfectly kept studio guitars”: Gear from the late Iggy Pop and David Bowie guitarist Ricky Gardiner’s collection goes to auction These were Gardiner’s go-to instruments in the studio, featuring on later Beggars Opera releases and his solo material, and they’ve been well looked after MusicRadar · Feb 20, 2024
“Rubber-bridge guitar is another sonic hemisphere that existed this whole time but was going untapped. It’s really special”: Ariel Posen on his adventures in tone – and why songwriting is like hitting the gym Tonemeister Ariel Posen stops by to share his tonal revelations on new album Reasons Why – and the long list of guitars he used to make it happen Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024
Selena Gomez Shares Parisian Adventure And Teases New Single Release Selena Gomez shares her Paris trip, teases new single 'Love On,' and hints at focusing more on acting. Explore her career journey and connection with fans. Top News · Feb 20, 2024
How does a Welsh rock band that trades in “filthy, nasty guitar tones” end up writing a song with Brian Johnson of AC/DC? Himalayas’ Mike Griffiths explains the story behind their “unexpected gift” The Welsh rockers’ debut album, From Hell to Here, is essential listening for those who like rock from the garage and the desert – especially where the guitar “sounds quite wild a lot of the time” Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024
Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine clear Instagram profiles, post Ascendancy and The Poison album covers – are they teasing something special? Two of metalcore’s leading lights have posted their classic 2005 albums on social media, and we think something’s up Metal Hammer · Feb 20, 2024
"We put an offer on the table for an Oasis thing… and he said no" – but is Liam Gallagher now playing the long game with a Noel reunion? He confirms brother Noel turned down an offer to reunite for Definitely Maybe's 30th anniversary – "It'll happen when it happens, it's not in our hands anymore" MusicRadar · Feb 20, 2024
“I would say it’s past… impossible”: Mick Mars has opened up about his relationship with Mötley Crüe – and a reconciliation is off the table The band's former guitarist has discussed the ongoing Mars/Mötley Crüe dispute, and it looks like we're passed the point of no return for any potential reunion Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024
Are you taking an honest look at your technique before you practice? By working on the fundamentals, you’ll get much more out of your routine Your technique will improve tenfold if you know which areas of your playing need most attention. Follow our checklist to see where you can get better Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024
Joe Alwyn breaks social media silence a day after Taylor Swift's 'lonely' comments She called herself 'a lonely millennial woman' during the production of Folklore Marie Claire · Feb 20, 2024
‘Music is the language of the world’: how a Syrian refugee became the toast of the Irish folk scene Mohammad Syfkhan trained as a surgical nurse but fled Syria after Islamic State killed one of his sons. Settled in Ireland, he is now creating vital cross-cultural bonds The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
“We want an entire new generation of players to be able to experience the exact same pedal that Cliff used”: Morley salutes late Metallica bass icon Cliff Burton with the Tribute Power Wah Fuzz reissue One pedal to Cliff 'em all... MusicRadar · Feb 20, 2024
Swifties Are Convinced Taylor Swift's New Song Is About Harry Styles Or maybe *features* Harry Styles??? Marie Claire · Feb 20, 2024
Metal Hammer · Feb 20, 2024 "The album’s biggest talking point is its ability to deliver in the face of a major line-up change." Amaranthe's The Catalyst sees one of metal's most unique bands smoothly sail into their next chapter Despite a potentially destabilising lineup shift, Amaranthe are as strong as ever
Bored Panda · Feb 20, 2024 “Who Takes These Photos?“: Fans Intrigued By Selena Gomez’s Racy Paris Pics Selena Gomez shared snaps from her whirlwind 40-hour stay in the French capital. The post “Who Takes These Photos?“: Fans Intrigued By Selena Gomez’s Racy Paris Pics first appeared on Bored Panda.
Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024 “Let’s be clear: this is not a bedroom amp. It’s designed to fill huge halls and stadiums with ferocious rock riffage”: PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 review Bucking the recent trend for compact heads, PRS goes large with its latest signature amp for the Alter Bridge guitarist
Metal Hammer · Feb 20, 2024 The 20 greatest Korn songs ever - as voted by you They kickstarted nu metal and have become living metal legends, but which Korn song is the greatest of all? Here's what you picked
Metal Hammer · Feb 20, 2024 Radar Festival announces Music Venue Trust partnership Radar Festival to become first music festival to donate ticket sale proceeds to Music Venue Trust
Louder · Feb 20, 2024 "When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off": Alice Cooper announces Too Close For Comfort UK tour Godfather of shock rock Alice Cooper announces autumn UK dates
Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024 “It’s an anti-establishment statement – I’m trying to make it okay for jazz guitarists to go out with their metal guitars”: Meet Cecil Alexander, the prog-loving jazz guitarist who’s challenging elitism by shredding bebop on a Jackson The Michigan-born virtuoso shares his secrets for getting the perfect jazz tone on a metal guitar, the parallels between jazz and prog, and why jazz guitar isn’t as scary as it seems
Guitar World · Feb 20, 2024 “I was forced to play fretless because it was the cheapest bass available”: Paul Simon’s Graceland bassist Bakithi Kumalo defined the 1980s fretless bass sound – but the session pro says he knew nothing about it before making the album The South African bassist helped create one of the most distinctive tones and techniques of the era, but maintains the decision was a very happy accident
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024 Usher announces London O2 dates following success of his Super Bowl half-time show The star, 45, will play in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin next year following his Super Bowl half-time show
Metal Hammer · Feb 20, 2024 "Angus looked like a pincushion, blood streaming out of his skin, and he's seemingly oblivious to the pain": Why supporting AC/DC is a thankless task Ever wondered what it’s like to open for AC/DC? So did Ginger Wildheart, when his band were invited to support them on 1996's Ballbreaker tour. The man himself looks back
Louder · Feb 19, 2024 "The red wine had flies in it. The mystery meat caused musicians to head loo-wards. There were bedbugs": In 1972 Jethro Tull retreated to a French chateau to record a new album. It was a disaster The story of Jethro Tull's "lost" album, the so-called Chateau D'Isaster tapes