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Eurovision favourite Loreen’s ‘perfect’ response to reporter who questioned her voice

‘What are you talking about?’ Swedish singer asked journalist

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

"This is one of the best amps I've ever played" – new video investigates the Fender Twin Reverb Kurt Cobain used on Nirvana's Bleach

Jack Endino's modded Fender amp was Cobain's go-to for Nirvana's debut album

MusicRadar · May 10, 2023

Paloma Faith divides fans as she defends Coronation Concert amid poverty crisis

Singer Paloma Faith angered many fans for sharing her support for the King's Coronation Concert amid the UK's cost of living crisis, after she performed at the lavish event

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

Who is Noa Kirel, Israel’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry?

Kirel will represent her country with her song Unicorn this year

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Rodrigo y Gabriela: “It wasn’t until I got the acoustic that I started to shred more. I felt like I could play faster. With the electric, I wasn’t really attracted to it”

The Mexican duo’s Rodrigo Sánchez explains how the electric guitar slows him down, and why he and Gabriela Quintero are using backing tracks for the first time as they tour expansive new album In Between Thoughts... A New World

Guitar World · May 10, 2023

2023 will be the year of Lovejoy - catch them now and say you were there

UK tour, European tour, US tour, festival tour and an EP release - and Lovejoy are just getting started

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

“I couldn’t breathe!”: Duff McKagan’s new song was written in the middle of a panic attack – and got him through it

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan releases a new solo EP and reveals his long-term struggles with panic attacks and depression – and how Slash supported him from the beginning

Metal Hammer · May 10, 2023

Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album will feature Peter Frampton, Richie Sambora, Warren Haynes, Gary Rossington and many more

The mammoth 30-track effort features nine originals and 21 rock anthem covers, and will also feature Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Chris Stapleton, Melissa Etheridge and others

Guitar World · May 10, 2023

Ukraine will host Eurovision after it defeats Russia, says 2022 winner

Tymofii Muzychuk of Kalush Orchestra urges world ‘not to keep silent’ about invasion as Liverpool hosts Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

‘I relate because I’m also that uncool guy’: inside Ed Sheeran’s mysterious fanbase

For a pop superstar, Sheeran’s stans – unlike the Swifties or the BeyHive – are unusually low-key. As he releases an exposing new album, his ‘Sheerios’ discuss their bond

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023