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Musicologist says the secret to Taylor Swift’s success is hidden in her songs

Taylor Swift has emerged as a modern singer-songwriter whose success and renown has no equal. Here’s why

The Independent UK

“I was side of stage, watching Jake with his ‘number one’ SG. It was a crazy, spiritual experience. I hadn’t heard a guitar player like that before”: Chris Turpin on teaming up with Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka for Mirador and the unplanned magic of rock

The Ida Mae guitarist isn't even sure what to call Mirador, but with some tone mojo from cranked half-stacks and Jake Kiszka’s raw, effervescent energy, they've got something good going on

Guitar World

Did we just see Mastodon play their best ever festival show? Yes, yes we did

Few would argue Mastodon are a band at their best outdoors. Their incredible Bloodstock set just changed that

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Flow Festival 2025, review – Charli xcx, Burna Boy and FKA Twigs headline but Finland’s own hold their ground

4/5 Finnish artists went toe-to-toe with some of the world’s biggest headliners at the European festival last weekend, and often had a bolder reception

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl

The US pop star has not confirmed the release date but pre-orders will be sent out by the middle of October.

Evening Standard

“The Queen Of Music Is Coming”: Taylor Swift’s Mysterious Countdown Ends In New Album Reveal

“I wanted to show you something,” Taylor Swift excitedly said as she unveiled her upcoming 12th album on a podcast episode with her boyfriend Travis Kelce.

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“No other heavy rock band has done this”: Robert Trujillo weighs in on Metallica’s potential residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere

After Lars Ulrich neither confirms nor denies rumours that Metallica will play Las Vegas’ famous Sphere, their bassist imagines what their shows there would look like

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"My whole life I've felt like an outsider": Connor Selby on turning negatives into positives

Connor Selby is seen mostly as a blueser, but there’s much more to the multiple award-winning singer/songwriter than that

Louder

"That's life: there are deaths, divorces and children born": Checking in with the oldest new band in the world

Back with a new album and with Slash fighting their corner, Cardinal Black are currently on tour

Louder

Steven Wilson and two former Marillion members walked into a band… What went wrong? The mystery of Pride Of Passion, back to try again after 40 years

The prog group established a reputation for sold-out killer shows in the 80s, but fizzled out without warning. Now the core members have returned with an EP and an album to follow

Louder

Taylor Swift announces new album Life of a Showgirl during Travis Kelce podcast appearance

No release date has yet been announced but Swift’s website offers some clues

The Independent UK

"We headlined, but he kicked our ass": Joe Perry and Brad Whitford on the support act who blew Aerosmith off the stage

In the summer of 1974, Aerosmith still hadn't broken New York, and their support act wasn't helping

Louder

Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl

Singer announced her 12th album at 12.12am on 12 August after a countdown, mysterious posts and teasing an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast

The Guardian - AU

Daryl Hall and John Oates resolve bitter legal dispute

A court filing says Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a Hall & Oates business partnership through arbitration

The Independent UK

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Singer Abruptly Stops Concert After Spotting ‘Irresponsible’ Mom—His Next Words Divided The Internet

"Irreversible damage."

The Independent UK

Country music star unexpectedly cancels upcoming shows after ‘tough’ several weeks

‘You Look Like You Love Me’ singer was expected to perform several concerts this month

Guitar World

“Someone said, ‘Grief is the price of Love.’ I say that to myself every day but at the end of the day I just miss my friend so much”: Ozzy Osbourne collaborator Andrew Watt opens up on the Black Sabbath legend’s passing

Watt worked with the Prince of Darkness on his final two albums, 2020’s Ordinary Man and 2022’s Patient Number 9

Guitar World

“I don’t care who you are, I’d recommend this to any guitar player”: Carlos Santana’s practice routine that will make you a better musician

According to Santana, players will be better off copying these musicians if they want to stir emotions

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“He transcends metal, he transcends rock, he transcends music”: Iconic metal drummer says Ozzy Osbourne’s death has made just as big an impact as John Lennon’s

Mike Portnoy of progressive metal luminaries Dream Theater weighs in on the widespread mourning following the Prince Of Darkness’ death last month

MusicRadar

"Once I’ve played those four notes, then I can start to improvise”: Mark Knopfler on the Dire Straits song he's come to accept that he has to start in the same way every time

"People have bought tickets," he says

Louder

This video of pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter, aged 10, cosplaying Axl Rose to cover Guns N' Roses classic Sweet Child O' Mine is the cutest thing you'll see online this week

10-year-old Sabrina Carpenter channelling Axl Rose was just adorable

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift's "Next Era" Aesthetic Is Destined to Start a Fall Sunset Color Trend

She's been dropping hints this whole time.

Latin Times

Fans Lose It Over Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers' Reunion in New Jersey, Sparking Camp Rock 3 Rumors

Millennial nostalgia reached its peak during the Jonas Brothers' 'JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour' kickoff. Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas turned their first concert into a series of viral moments featuring appearances by Jessie McCartney and Demi Lovato, sparking rumors of a new installment of Disney's 'Camp Rock'.

Guitar World

“Geezer broke down into tears. He had a hard time speaking, and then he delivered an amazing eulogy”: Robert Trujillo opens up on his experience of Ozzy Osbourne’s “beautiful” funeral

Osbourne’s private funeral service took place on July 31 at his family home in Buckinghamshire, England

Metal Hammer

"It’s a good omen that, prior to the band coming on, the entire field joins in unison to sing Ozzy Osbourne." Gojira's majestic set rounds off the greatest Bloodstock ever

From pre-show singalongs to a flawless showing by the band themselves, Gojira put on a set for the history books

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