Justin Bieber divides fans with stripped-back Coachella headline set using a laptop on stage Singer scrolled through his back catalog on stage and took requests from livestream commenters The Independent UK · Apr 12
Mike Westbrook obituary Acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader who was one of the most significant figures in the history of British jazz The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Indian music legend Asha Bhosle dies aged 92 Two-time Grammy nominee was one of Bollywood’s most versatile and celebrated voices The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
The Hoosiers on why music needs more Compassion: from artist mental health to soaring ticket prices EXCLUSIVE: Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland on the reality behind success, navigating an unforgiving industry, and still finding joy in music Evening Standard · Apr 12
“A piece of rock and roll history”: Guitars gifted, played and modded by Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen and Keith Richards are all going to auction – and expected to sell for more than $1,500,000 Elvis Presley’s Viva Las Vegas acoustic also features the lot expected to smash into a seven-figure total Guitar World · Apr 12
New documentary reveals boyband 98 Degrees had age-of-consent manual while touring in 90s Label tried to keep band members out of trouble during first tour, Nick Lachey says in Boy Band Confidential The Guardian - US · Apr 12
'Sorry Biebs, It's Not Giving': Justin Bieber's Coachella Setlist Disappoints Fans With New Songs Over Hits Justin Bieber's Coachella setlist as the 2026 headline divided fans after he prioritised new material over classic hits, with many questioning his high £8 million ($10 million) fee. International Business Times UK · Apr 12
ABBA Voyage welcomes four millionth visitor ABBA have celebrated the "incredible milestone" of welcoming the four millionth visitor to their CGI Voyage show in London. BANG Premier · Apr 12
“The SG sound is very unique – it forces you to play to what you’re hearing”: Warren Haynes on the mid-’90s SG behind his early Gov’t Mule tone It was July 1994, and Haynes was on the cover of GW with Dickey Betts and an early '90s '61 SG Reissue. He explains what happened to the guitar – and why he had it in the first place Guitar World · Apr 12
‘A house of cards’: how did Wireless festival get it so wrong on Kanye West? Industry experts say booking of controversial US rapper was calculated risk that has implications for all festivals The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
“This wasn’t party rock any more. It was fusion and progressive music, and I absolutely loved it”: Paul Gilbert on the genius of Allan Holdsworth, and the one song that proves it The former Mr Big guitarist and solo artist discovered his prog hero via Eddie Van Halen – and even tried to play like him for a while Louder · Apr 12
Taylor Swift's A-list Bridesmaids, Including Selena Gomez, Allegedly Planning a Wedding Day Surprise Discover the exclusive plans Taylor Swift's bridesmaids have for her wedding day, including a special video tribute and a star-studded karaoke session. International Business Times UK · Apr 11
Manon Bannerman 'Spotted' at 2026 Coachella: Viral Pic of KATSEYE Member in Crowd Intensifies Exit Fears A viral photo allegedly showing KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman in the Coachella 2026 crowd during the group's own set has reignited debate over her hiatus and future with the K-pop girl group. International Business Times UK · Apr 11
One Of Taylor Swift’s Best Concert Tours Heavily Influenced Anne Hathaway’s New Movie (And The Swiftie In Me Loves This) A24's Mother Mary has big Taylor Swift energy. Cinemablend · Apr 11
Louder · Apr 11 “I listen now and think, ‘This is a young man’s game!’ I’m proud of the albums”: How future members of Marillion, Soft Machine and Caravan got their start via Darryl Way’s Wolf The violinist’s post Curved Air band only lasted two years, but released three compelling albums in that time, and set his colleagues on course for prog greatness
Guitar World · Apr 11 “I’ve literally waited years for this to come out. It’s even nicer than I imagined it would be”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including another potentially game-changing AI practice amp Featuring new drops from Jackson, PRS, Wylde Audio, Charvel, and more
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Bruce Springsteen’s anthems of resistance: From Vietnam to Tump IN FOCUS: The Boss has kicked off his current US tour with a string of fiery broadsides against President Trump, but this is far from the first time he’s weighed in on political issues. Kevin E G Perry looks back at Springsteen’s long history of outspoken advocacy
International Business Times UK · Apr 11 Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Could Singer Have A Secret Child? 1994 Allegations Are Returning Now Keith Urban is facing a new round of rumours about an alleged secret child from 1994, as his divorce from Nicole Kidman and limited custody of their daughters place his private life back under the spotlight.
MusicRadar · Apr 11 “When the computer came along, the magic was over because we didn’t play together anymore”: How technology ultimately killed Kraftwerk They were certainly the pace makers, but did the band get overtaken by the very technology that made them?
The Guardian - US · Apr 11 ‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify Fraudulent music streams have long been a scourge for the industry, but experts say generative AI has supercharged it
Metal Hammer · Apr 11 "I found out through the Internet that I have AIDS. I learned I was dead." How one final, heartbreaking TV performance marked the end of an era for Alice In Chains - and a swan song for their brilliant but troubled frontman, Layne Staley 30 years ago this week, Alice In Chains played a legendary MTV Unplugged set that has only grown more poignant with time
Marie Claire · Apr 11 The Best Nail Looks of the Week Will Make You Wish You Were at Coachella The best nail looks of the week were designed for a desert festival.
MusicRadar · Apr 11 “It makes my productivity faster, better, more creative”: 5 production tips we learned from watching house producer Hammer create a track from scratch Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio
BANG Premier · Apr 11 Violet Grohl isn't bothered by 'nepo baby' label Violet Grohl insists she's not concerned by the nepo baby tag.
Metal Hammer · Apr 11 “We weren’t after our version of Iron Maiden’s Eddie, but it needed to be striking.” The story behind Slayer's grim Reign In Blood album artwork Slayer intended to make pop fans "ill" with their grotesque representation of hell. It worked…