That Was Then... Musical Fidelity A1 (1985) Musical Fidelity’s A1 amplifier is considered a mid-’80s classic and rightly so. What Hi-Fi? · Aug 11, 2023
Mervyn Stutter: ‘If landlords stay greedy, they will kill the Edinburgh festival’ The comedian, songwriter and actor on how Scotland’s annual arts jamboree has evolved, loathing corporate gigs and his Pick of the Fringe turning 30 The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023
15 awful albums by classic bands, from Led Zeppelin to Metallica Even rock’n’roll heroes can have a bad day at the office, writes Kevin E G Perry The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
What is going on with the Taylor Swift friendship bracelet trend? Swifties are having a *lot* of fun with it Marie Claire · Aug 11, 2023
Noname: Sundial review – riveting rapper builds new ways of living On her long-awaited album, the Chicago artist isn’t scared to spread around the culpability for discord, from white society to Beyoncé, Barack Obama – and herself The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023
Greta Van Fleet take lessons on longevity from tour partners Metallica Greta Van Fleet's Sam Kiszka says his band are inspired by Metallica's commitment to their craft Metal Hammer · Aug 11, 2023
Throwing things on stage is bad concert etiquette – but it's also not a new trend The recent spate of incidents where objects have been thrown at musicians by people who paid to see them perform has generated comment, consternation and condemnation on media both mainstream and social. The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023
"We had no idea we were going to do it": That time Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge saluted the Band with a surprise campfire cover of The Weight The impromptu acoustic jam closes out the 2008 guitar-themed documentary, It Might Get Loud Guitar World · Aug 10, 2023
Travis Scott Drops A Slew Of (Positive) F-Bombs Related To Kim Kardashian’s Ex Kanye West During Rare Performance Travis Scott recently had a lot of good things to say about Kanye West during a concert. Cinemablend · Aug 10, 2023
Want to remember The Band's Robbie Robertson? Do it by playing 'The Last Waltz' loud Musician Robbie Robertson, who died this week, is remembered by Scott Bauer of The Associated Press for the impact he had on his lifelong love of The Band and its music The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Q&A: Kelsea Ballerini on her divorce EP and people throwing things at concerts Back in February, recording artist Kelsea Ballerini quietly released an EP of strikingly intimate and vulnerable songs about her recent divorce, with no expectation of performing them live or promoting them in the way she would a full album The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band hit it out of the park in Wrigley Field concert In the first of two shows at Chicago’s iconic ballpark, the band delivered a powerhouse show to an adoring sold-out crowd. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2023
Karlie Kloss Attended Taylor Swift's Show Years After Drifting Apart And Of Course Swifties Had Classic Reactions Karlie Kloss was spotted at the Eras Tour after rumors surrounding a fallout with Taylor Swift circulated for years. Swifties of course had hilarious reactions. Cinemablend · Aug 10, 2023
How to make '80s stereo synth stabs Ever wondered how you can make your short and snappy synth sounds even more interesting? It’s all about the stereo MusicRadar · Aug 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Paramore forced to cancel remaining US shows due to Hayley Williams’s persisting lung issues Lead vocalist took a week off to try and heal from infection, but said if she were to continue she’d be ‘risking long term damage’
Louder · Aug 10, 2023 “Pop music didn’t offer enough open space for improvisation… there was no way we were going to play a tune the same way twice”: How Soft Machine pioneered the Canterbury scene By the time debut album The Soft Machine was released in 1968, they’d already split up - but its impact changed everything
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Robbie Robertson obituary Driving force of the Band, whose influential first album, Music from Big Pink, sent US rock music in new directions
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Rodriguez: The bizarre story of the musician who became ‘bigger than Elvis’ overseas without his knowledge Detroit-born musician’s extraordinary life was chronicled in the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Searching for Sugar Man’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Noel Gallagher admits struggling to remember lyrics onstage Former Oasis member, now 56, suggests he may need to use teleprompter in future
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023 The Kinks join David Bowie and Amy Winehouse on Camden Music Walk of Fame The legendary band, from Muswell Hill, are among 11 acts who will join the trail
Louder · Aug 10, 2023 Everything you wanted to know about Rock In Opposition but were too afraid to ask Check out our RIO playlist and discover some gems from this oft-ignored sub-genre of prog
MusicRadar · Aug 10, 2023 Session guitar legend Brent Mason reveals the overlooked effects pedal he always has on his pedalboard – and now we want one too The country ace sings the praises of an often unsung hero
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023 Taylor Swift: All the celebrities spotted at the Eras tour All the celebrities who have made appearances at Swift’s The Eras tour stops, either in the audience or on stage
Louder · Aug 10, 2023 David Gilmour and The Orb's Metallic Spheres remixed and reimagined David Gilmour and The Orb's Metalllic Spheres in Colour will be released in September
Louder · Aug 10, 2023 Every Rival Sons album ranked from worst to best LA livewires Rival Sons are the standbearers for 21st century rock’n’roll. Here’s how to get into their seven album back catalogue