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Fred Smith: Blondie and Television guitarist dies at 77

Tributes have poured in for the guitarist, who was described by his former bandmate as a ’natural’ and a ‘true friend’

Evening Standard · Feb 7

“It was amazing to hear keyboards with that kind of power. He really changed my life”: Jordan Rudess would have been a classical pianist if he hadn’t discovered this prog icon

Dream Theater genius’ musical world includes Steven Wilson, Van der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, Leprous, Rick Rubin and Neil Young

Louder · Feb 7

No Big Deal, Just Taylor Swift Sending A Sweet Message To Athletes Amid The Winter Olympics

Taylor Swift is making Olympic athletes shimmer.

Cinemablend · Feb 7

“With the Crowes, you’d better step up to the plate and swing your bat – or prepare to get completely ripped apart”:Bassist Johnny Colt reveals the inside stories behind the Black Crowes’ controversial Amorica album

Colt hung around for one more album, before jettisoning himself from the band in 1997

Guitar World · Feb 7

“Ozzy came to see us in Los Angeles and said it was the creepiest thing he’d ever heard, which coming from him is the biggest compliment”: Nina Persson on the Cardigans’ Sabbath covers

Band recorded versions of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Iron Man

MusicRadar · Feb 7

The Special Meaning Behind Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Music Video

The Special Meaning Behind Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Music Video

Marie Claire · Feb 7

Neil Young cancels UK and European tour dates

Legendary musician told fans it is ‘not the time’ to be playing live

The Independent UK · Feb 7

“There was a time I was collecting synths and using as much hardware as possible – maybe it’s a bit weird to downgrade from that”: Ikonika on discovering their voice and going back-to-basics for Sad

In the studio: The Hyperdub artist on going back in-the-box and why they’re ‘trying to avoid Auto-Tune’

MusicRadar · Feb 7

What to look out for in your first turntable — and three that I recommend

Looking for your first turntable? Here's everything you need to consider before you drop the dollars on a spinner, and the models I think you should buy.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 7

Neil Young cancels European tour

Neil Young has called off his UK and European tour, which was due to begin at Cornwall’s Eden Sessions on June 17 before ending in Udine, Italy on July 26, saying “this is not the time” for him to be playing shows.

BANG Premier · Feb 7