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Jungle, Volcano review: Playful, super-cool and the hippest album of 2023

Teeming with appearances from acts including Channel Tres and Roots Manuva, Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland’s new record no longer sees the pair uneasily centre stage

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Rodriguez obituary

Singer-songwriter who rose to international stardom as the subject of the film Searching for Sugar Man

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Taylor Swift Announced '1989 (Taylor’s Version)' Just a Month After Re-Releasing 'Speak Now'

The devil works hard, but Taylor Swift works harder.

Marie Claire · Aug 10, 2023

“I’ve often said I’d rather be a Chet Atkins back-room guy. But I’m an opportunist, too. So, if the spotlight keeps falling on me, I’ll have to rise to the occasion”: Steve Howe reveals what it takes to mastermind a prog institution

The lifelong Yes guitarist talks wearing guitar and production hats for new record Mirror to the Sky, and how he – and audiences – have changed since 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans

Guitar World · Aug 10, 2023

"Red Hot Chili Peppers are being used by the Satanic powers of darkness": How Anthony Kiedis incurred the wrath of evangelical Christians, and his granny, at the 1992 MTV Awards

Do Red Hot Chili Peppers really "pay homage to Satan"? Only Anthony Kiedis truly knows

Metal Hammer · Aug 10, 2023

“His effect on the art form was profound and lasting”: Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023 – the guitar world pays tribute

Musicians, creatives, and world leaders alike have all paid tribute to the famed Bob Dylan and the Band guitarist, who has died aged 80

Guitar World · Aug 10, 2023

“Prince was serious about what he wanted. He would turn around, point to you and say, ‘Go!’”: Josh Dunham names the five albums that helped shape his sound with Prince

According to Josh Dunham, having chops is cool, but playing with Prince you really had to play in the pocket

Guitar World · Aug 10, 2023

The secret to maintaining your youthful passion? I learned it this week

Three decades a rock star is some innings. But Sharleen Spiteri, the lead singer of Texas, has found a way to stay motivated

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Jeff Loomis is one of metal’s most technically audacious players – and learning his techniques can really up your shred game

Improve your alternate picking, arpeggios and tapping skills with these 5 lessons in the style of the Arch Enemy virtuoso

Guitar World · Aug 10, 2023

Three tracks a day, no crazy kit or plugins: why the Ballad of Darren is "the first real Blur album in 20 years"

Blur's latest long player had them "feeling like a band of brothers again"

MusicRadar · Aug 10, 2023