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Inside KCON LA 2023, an extravagant microcosm of K-pop's macro influence

This past weekend, an estimated 140,000 diehard K-pop fans took over the Los Angeles Convention Center and adjacent Crypto

The Independent UK

Oliver Anthony’s divisive ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ becomes No 1 song in America

Country singer has become the first artist to top the chart with no prior entries

The Independent UK

Demi Lovato splits from manager Scooter Braun amid Justin Bieber rumours

‘Heart Attack’ singer signed with Justin Bieber’s manager in 2019

The Independent UK

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Billy Bragg rewrites lyrics to Oliver Anthony’s viral ‘right-wing anthem’

English singer and activist put a pro-union spin on country artist’s lyrics

The Independent UK

Controversial country song Rich Men North of Richmond makes US chart history

Oliver Anthony becomes first artist to debut at top of Billboard Hot 100 despite having no prior chart history, with a song that has drawn backlash for its stereotypes of welfare recipients

The Guardian - US

Music Review: Alice Cooper hits the 'Road' again with touring-themed concept album

Seventy-five-year-old Alice Cooper has more miles on him than a 1968 Volkswagen, and in any given year, he’s probably on tour somewhere near you

The Independent UK

Queen fans left fuming as ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ left off Greatest Hits release

Yoto, an audio platform for children, left classic song off of its platform after it felt it wasn’t appropriate for a young audience

The Independent UK

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Music Review: Turnpike Troubadours back after extended hiatus with resilience — and gratitude

When a band steps aside as it appears to be peaking, writes Scott Stroud of The Associated Press, it sets itself up for a unique challenge

The Independent UK

The Sweet Way Blake Shelton Is Already Returning To NBC After His Exit From The Voice

Blake Shelton is returning to NBC just months after his exit from The Voice, and there's a sweet reason he's coming back.

Cinemablend

Slash teases a new signature Les Paul based on his main Guns N' Roses stage guitar – the “factory second” plain-top named Jessica

“Potential new model?” suggests Slash, but you might have to add your own cigarette burns to the top if you want to make it look exactly like the original Jessica

MusicRadar

"There are keyboard players who are way better than me who have made albums that aren’t as good as mine!" - The Tangent, Andy Tillison and Auto Reconnaissance

Long standing UK proggers The Tangent discuss the creation of their eleventh studio aobum, 2020's Auto Reconnaissance

Louder

"The cops were setting their dogs on the kids, the kids were throwing bottles at the cops, and I'm like, This is so cool!": The night a free Green Day show turned into a violent punks versus police showdown

"Sometimes I hate the f**king police...": how a free gig from America's hottest punk band set Boston ablaze in 1994

Metal Hammer

“I have had moments where I got the best tone on the cheapest guitar because I spent so much time with them”: Tora Dahle Aagård on the guitar gear in her life

The Norwegian rocker mourns the theft of her first guitar, while advising fellow players to keep an open mind when buying gear

Guitar World

“Guitars adapt to whoever is playing them. I can play somebody else’s guitar for two weeks and it will change according to how I play it”: Ralph Towner on the sensitivity of the six-string – and why he doesn't use an amp on stage

The latest album from jazz guitarist and composer Ralph Towner is a typically enchanting work, complete with beautiful playing on new pieces and jazz standards

Guitar World

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MusicRadar

Xotic Effects ups the headroom as it gives its Bass BB Preamp pedal the V1.5 treatment

If the original BB Preamp was a powerful boost-cum-drive, the V1.5 looks to be even more useful and now has the potentially game-changing option to run it at nine or 18V

Metal Hammer

Three ex-Megadeth members once started a Metallica cover band together

Drummer Nick Menza, bassist James LoMenzo and guitarist Chris Poland recorded some takes on Metallica and Megadeth tunes in 2014, before quickly and sadly disbanding

Guitar World

“Guys like Andy Timmons told me my playing is a part of his musical DNA. Marty Friedman and Paul Gilbert told me the same thing”: Angel's Punky Meadows on the return of a cult guitar hero

With the classic rock institution's second act revival shows no sign of slowing, guitarist Punky Meadows checks in to talk soloing, the blues, and the physical need to play the guitar

Evening Standard

Guns N’ Roses set to release second new track The General

The band had just delighted fans with new single Perhaps

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This stunner of a record deck would be great to spin Buffalo Soldier on, for sure

The House of Marley Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth turntable is crafted with sustainability in mind, too

The Guardian - UK

Green Man festival review: Self Esteem crowns success, Julie Byrne triumphs and Devo rock the muck

After 21 years, this celebration of musical eclecticism and reverence in nature earns its devoted fanbase once again

Marie Claire

Why Taylor Swift's Dress at Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's Wedding Was a Nod to '1989'

Swift and Antonoff are longtime music collaborators.

The Guardian - UK

Boygenius review – Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus meet hysteria with humour

The US supergroup have legions of fans swooning – literally – as they crown a summer of female cultural-dominance with an epic outdoor show

MusicRadar

Lil’ Wayne channels Eddie Van Halen on new Jon Batiste single Uneasy – but it’s not quite our 21st-century Beat It moment

The NOLA rap superstar picked up an EVH Striped Series Frankenstein for a guest guitar solo spot but goes easy on the shred

Guitar World

Jackson has reprised a cult electric guitar associated with Jeff Beck for a super-limited Custom Shop run

The Music Zoo exclusives meld Jackson’s lesser-spotted 3S build with the specs of another limited run with the retailer – making for an unusual hybrid

Evening Standard

Asake pays tribute to Brixton Academy crowd crush victims with poem at concert at London’s O2 Arena

He played a two-and-a-half minute video to a 20,000-strong crowd at the O2 Arena in Greenwich on Sunday on his return to the capital

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