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“They gave me the confidence to try anything in Diamond Head”: Brian Tatler’s prog passion is Gentle Giant (and Muse and It Bites)

Veteran NWOHBM guitarist draws a line from jazz-fuelled experimentalists to the world’s heaviest bands

Louder · Aug 4, 2023

Celine Dion’s sister says medics are struggling to treat her rare condition Stiff Person Syndrome

Canadian singer has been battling rare condition called stiff person syndrome for a number of years

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023

‘I’m the only one that can say I never quit’: meet the bands with no original members left

Fans often question their authenticity – but members of Yes, Odyssey, Soft Machine and Molly Hatchet explain why they’re keeping the flame alive despite the gripes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

PHOTOS: Lollapalooza 2023 Day 1 highlights

Here’s a look at some of the fun happening Thursday on Day 1 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

Taylor Swift Added More North American Dates To The Eras Tour, And John Green’s Take Is My Absolute Favorite

As Taylor Swift announced more North American dates for the Eras Tour, John Green and the Swifties understandably lost their minds.

Cinemablend · Aug 3, 2023

Rare footage of Fanny playing live is vivid proof of what a special band they were

More classic rock gold from The Midnight Special, as Fanny perform I Had A Dream in 1973

Louder · Aug 3, 2023

Lollapalooza 2023 to showcase diverse lineup of Latino artists

Lollapalooza's lineup of Latino artists includes Karol G, Jessie Reyez and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

We discovered a free plugin goldmine! This pay-what-you-can bundle contains 307 free mixing and effects plugins (no, that's not a typo)

Inside, there's everything from compressors to distortion plugins, amp simulators to pitchshifters, tape emulators to delays, reverbs to lo-fi processors... need we go on?

MusicRadar · Aug 3, 2023

Freddie Mercury’s beloved piano, song drafts and hundreds of personal items to be auctioned off

More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen’s greatest hits, are going on show in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s London ahead of their sale

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

“Kurt took the guitar and carved the word ‘SICK’ at the bottom of it”: Two years before he started Nirvana, Kurt Cobain inscribed his friend’s Teisco guitar – now it’s headed for auction

The Teisco Del Ray EV-2T and a Cobain-owned Franciscan acoustic are the latest instruments associated with the Nirvana man to hit the market

Guitar World · Aug 3, 2023