"I am quivering with anticipation." Deep Purple's Ian Gillan announces Talking Gib'rish spoken word tour The Talking Gib'rish tour will find Ian Gillan telling stories from his life and career in music Louder · Jun 23
Harry Styles' Wembley Concerts to Proceed Despite Severe Weather Alerts: Essential Information for Fans Harry Styles' concerts at Wembley Stadium will continue despite severe UK weather alerts. Fans are advised to follow safety guidelines, including hydration and sun protection. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
Frankie Grande reveals turning point in addiction battle Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande's older half-brother, has opened up about his struggles. BANG Premier · Jun 23
Alicia Keys pays heartfelt tribute to Clive Davis: ‘He changed my life forever’ The Girl On Fire singer, 45, praised Davis for believing in her from the ‘very beginning’ after signing her to his record label when she was 18 years. Evening Standard · Jun 23
“I was 38 when we went on tour with Pearl Jam. A long time ago, I’d given up on the dream of something like that happening”: Dead Pioneers on how indigenous politics and pedal-builds have powered them to punk glory An extensive and expansive gear list helps the Pearl Jam-approved band express their hopes for global improvement – as heard on their explosive new album, Wagon Burner Guitar World · Jun 23
Clive Davis obituary One of the most powerful men in the American recording industry who promoted Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Barry Manilow The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Texas mayor calls for cancellation of Kanye West’s July 4 concert over past hate speech It comes after a series of West’s recent concerts have been canceled over his past comments The Independent UK · Jun 23
"Some of the best things I've written were quite naive, where I didn't know what I was doing. That’s why I collect instruments I can't play": Ital Tek on creating ‘sonic worlds’ and new album Mind Abandon Watch the Planet Mu mainstay breakdown album highlight A Hidden Path in his Oxford studio MusicRadar · Jun 23
“I’m inspired by his control over his animalistic vocal range, and his poetry, but also how honestly he sings”: Hear Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale pay tribute to Chris Cornell on powerful new cover of Soundgarden’s Loud Love The singer/guitarist teams with Testament, Metal Allegiance and ex-Pearl Jam members on the latest single by King Ultramega Metal Hammer · Jun 23
I edited What Hi-Fi? through the era of plasma TV, SACD and the iPod – and an infamous cover catastrophe Reflecting on a defining decade running the world’s biggest hi-fi and home cinema magazine, as technology took over the world. What Hi-Fi? · Jun 23
“This guy walks up to me. I thought he was gonna ask for a picture and I'm like, oh yeah, that's cool, but he goes, ‘You are so beautiful – can I take you to dinner?’”: Olivia Rodrigo on the making of Stupid Song – and an unlikely power ballad inspiration She's also announced a new music festival with an impressive all-women line-up MusicRadar · Jun 23
"There’s all this discourse online about how everything is out of tune on that track, but we need imperfection!": Oscar Scheller on his chart-smashing, Zara Larsson-featuring remix of PinkPantheress' Stateside The London-born producer's PinkPantheress remix soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and topped Spotify's global chart earlier this year MusicRadar · Jun 23
“Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be the gig of the year – and Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa are all invited The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with what he does best – a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues Guitar World · Jun 23
70s prog legends Quiet Sun share newly remixed and remastered version of Bargain Classics Quiet Sun's legendary Mainstream album will be released as a remixed and remastered Deluxe Edition in September Louder · Jun 23
Guitar World · Jun 23 “Dave had something so many guitar reviewers lack”: Remembering Dave Burrluck, our colleague and friend – and a guitar journalist who changed the game Guitarist magazine editor Jamie Dickson reflects on the immense contribution of one of our industry’s most important voices
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 'I'm Not Satan': Halsey-Fantano Beef Reignites Over 'Edgy' Album Review Halsey and music critic Anthony Fantano's feud resurfaces as they clash over a controversial review of her album 'The Great Impersonator,' sparking debate on criticism and personal experiences.
MusicRadar · Jun 23 “Artie would be singing it, people would stomp and cheer, and I would think, ‘That’s my song, man. I wrote that’”: How Simon and Garfunkel created their transcendent masterpiece – with tension rising and emotions running high “That song had two writers – Paul Simon and God”
MusicRadar · Jun 23 “It’s bittersweet to be parting with these guitars but I want them to go to new homes and new people who will love them as much as I have”: Johnny Marr is auctioning off his most-famous guitars After documenting them in Marr's Guitars, the indie icon couldn't bear consigning them to storage once more, and they'll be auctioned via Christie's in September
BANG Premier · Jun 23 Robert Smith makes Billboard Hot 100 chart for first time as solo artist with Olivia Rodrigo collab Robert Smith has landed his first-ever solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100 after his Olivia Rodrigo collaboration What’s Wrong With Me debuted at No. 17.
MusicRadar · Jun 23 “The visionary who transformed dreams into reality, leaving an indelible mark on music and lives worldwide”: Clive Davis, music industry veteran and mentor to the stars has died, aged 94 He worked with Springsteen, Santana, Whitney Houston and many more
Metal Hammer · Jun 23 10 nu metal bands who should have been massive The nu metal explosion took heavy music into the mainstream like never before, but some of its most promising names sadly fell by the wayside
Metal Hammer · Jun 23 “It’s obviously not Maiden’s fault but, oh, is the frustration high!”: Iron Maiden concert cut short due to local power outage The band had to stop playing for an hour during a phone-free gig in Paris on Monday
BANG Premier · Jun 23 Alex James says Blur won't reunite until Oasis are done Alex James has suggested Blur will stay off the road until Oasis wrap up their plans, admitting he doesn’t want to “poke that hornet’s nest” again.
MusicRadar · Jun 23 “I wanted to dislike it, I really wanted to dislike it, but I couldn’t!”: Why Joe Bonamassa finally opened up to digital amps “I’ve got to be honest with you and admit when I’m wrong”
Louder · Jun 23 “That brief time is the bane of my life. They were everything I was against”: Prog veteran David Paton loved working with Alan Parsons, Kate Bush, Rick Wakeman and Jimmy Page. But there’s one band he hated The singer, bassist and guitarist explains what it was like to make music with legends – and wonders if he retired too soon