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Aslan singer Christy Dignam dies aged 63 after ‘long-fought battle’ with cancer

Dignam remembered as ‘a true legend of Irish music’ by former Taoiseach

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

“Despite what people might think, Radiohead are not rock” – Ed O’Brien explains why U2 can crank it up while he is trying to turn the volume down

After over three decades in the biz, O'Brien says he is fighting against stage volume, scaling down and embracing smaller tube amps in search of the sweet spot for his sound

MusicRadar · Jun 13, 2023

Grammys add new categories, including for pop dance recording and African music performance

More change is afoot at the Grammys

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Sam Fender’s old guitar teacher joined him onstage to play AC/DC hits with Brian Johnson – and absolutely nailed Angus Young’s solos

“I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this if it wasn’t for your tutelage,” Fender wrote to his old tutor, who channeled prime Young on an Epiphone SG

Guitar World · Jun 13, 2023

Fender unearths a shoegaze fuzz holy grail for My Bloody Valentine fans with the Kevin Shields Blender

The Kevin Shields Blender has two channels, an octave-up fuzz and sag controls, is limited to 700 units worldwide, and available exclusively through Fender, Reverb and Andertons

MusicRadar · Jun 13, 2023

Lil Wayne says he doesn't remember 'Tha Carter III'

The "F" in Lil Wayne's nickname Weezy F. stands for a lot of things — free, finisher, follow me straight to my condo. Now, sadly, we might add "forgetful."

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Prodigy announce first Welsh gig following Keith Flint's death

Dance music legends The Prodigy are coming to Cardiff

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2023

Guns N' Roses needed weird British dessert names explaining to them when they visited the UK for the first time

Guns N' Roses had quite a time of it when they stepped onto British soil for the first time, and the confounding dessert menu was just the start of it

Metal Hammer · Jun 13, 2023

McFly’s Lorraine performance gets mixed response from ITV viewers

One viewer said: “Dogs all around the country crying in pain”

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023

Glastonbury 2023: Bristol Reggae Orchestra and Windrush Choir to perform on famous Pyramid stage

The Eavis family invited the ensemble to perform on the famous festival stage

Bristol Post · Jun 13, 2023