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“I already played guitar with a pick, so that’s how I played bass. I didn’t know you were supposed to play it with your fingers!” Kim Deal’s DIY attitude with the Pixies inspired a generation of alt-rockers

Kim Deal’s insistent eighth-note basslines were one of the few constants of the Pixies’ zero-to-60 approach to alt-rock

Guitar World

"We're not running from the law, we're running towards something": Parker Barrow feel connected to Bonnie & Clyde, even if their pursuits are different

Southern blues rockers Parker Barrow are currently touring the UK with the Damn Truth. It's not to be missed

Louder

"The ageless thrill of someone getting classic rock right": Cheap Trick's electricity is evergreen on All Washed Up

Illinois past masters Cheap Trick relight the flame on swaggering 21st album All Washed Up

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A night to remember: does everyone really prefer live music to sex?

Seven out of 10 people surveyed by Live Nation would pick a concert over sex. Given our dating and ticketing hellscapes it is interesting to consider which is the more reliable pleasure

The Guardian - UK

Star of the Show: Is Dolly Parton having the final say on her career?

THE READING LIST: While she still keeps her romantic life firmly behind closed doors, Parton’s new book offers a lively narrative for her extraordinary career, finds Roisin O’Connor, from her impoverished childhood to the cherished country queen she is today

The Independent UK

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are almost here. Here's what to expect and how to watch

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are here and back in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

British music stars urge Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites

Radiohead, Dua Lipa and Coldplay among dozens of artists calling for cap on resale prices to stop exploitation of fans

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"We've never done that before, and we're never doing it again!"Watch Blackmore's Night play a rare version of a Deep Purple classic

Fans in Alexandria, Virginia, have been treated to a one-off performance of one of Deep Purple's most-loved songs

Louder

AC/DC review – a thrilling show stuffed with classics … and your eardrums will never be the same

In the band’s ‘ancestral homeland’, Accadacca’s first Australian concert in a decade shows Angus Young is still a frenzied force to be reckoned with

The Guardian - AU

Biggest names in music urge UK government to honour cap on ticket resale prices

The statement highlights how resale platforms have allowed touts to bulk buy and resell tickets at inflated prices, forcing fans to either pay above the odds or miss out entirely

The Independent UK

9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life

Shopping for a music fan is no easy task

The Independent UK

Pop star Akon arrested in US

The ‘Locked Up’ singer was reportedly behind bars for hours on an out-of-county warrant in Georgia

Evening Standard

Akon's Shocking Bust in Atlanta: 'Locked Up' Pop Star Handcuffed Over Active Warrant

Pop star Akon was arrested in Atlanta on an active warrant. See details of the 'Locked Up' singer's calm reaction and how it affects his tour.

International Business Times UK

“I thought it was the worst film I’d seen in my life! I was super-embarrassed. But that solo became part of the franchise’”: Stevie Salas on Bill & Ted, playing arenas with Rod Stewart then opening for Joe Satriani, and turning down both Van Halen singers

The ahead-of-his-time guitar great recalls starting a trend followed by Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi, why he had to quit a Joe Satriani tour, and why he sometimes aimed to be the worst player in the room

Guitar World

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Get Poppy’s new album Empty Hands on exclusive bone, violet and baby blue vinyl, exclusively through Metal Hammer

The nu gen icon’s next release drops on January 23 via SUmerian

Metal Hammer

"I think when things happen like the throat cancer, or my neck being fused, or the saturnine palsy in my arm, most people would stop." Dave Mustaine on why Megadeth's final show might still be "three to five years" away

Megadeth fans, don't panic! You'll likely still have plenty of time to catch Dave and the boys on their final run

Guitar World

Ace Frehley’s cause of death confirmed by autopsy report

The Morris County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the guitarist's death was an accident

Cinemablend

Why Diddy Is Reportedly At Risk Of Losing Phone Privileges In Prison

Diddy may not be able to make calls moving forward.

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Canada pushes to join Eurovision: ‘This is about protecting our identity’

Country explores taking part in the glitzy song contest as it distances from the US and seeks to deepen ties with Europe

Metal Hammer

“We are calling on everyone – the industry, artists, government and music fans – to come together and invest what they can”: As campaign to save seven grassroots UK venues enters final days, organisers urge fans to donate

The charity Music Venue Properties hopes to secure the future of clubs in Bedford, Stoke-On-Trent, Bedford, Nottingham, Brighton, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle by making them community-owned

Guitar World

“Our manager came in with a stopwatch and timed it. He said, ‘You’ve got to cut that solo down. It’s way too long’”: The seismic ’70s rock solo that was saved by a vote

Craig Chaquico had to stand his ground to save the solo, which would go on to be praised by a young Metallica

MusicRadar

"Over 11,000 genre-defining Roland sounds in one powerful instrument": Roland brings Zen-Core to Galaxias with Zenology GX

Galaxias' 1.8 update also introduces an overhauled interface, "warp speed" load times and a DAW-friendly Immersive Mode

Guitar World

“I started crying. I never thought in these 42 years I’d see my work on the stage. I’m going, ‘Damn it, Joe!’” Maricela Juarez is a legend in the pickup game – and she was given the ultimate shoutout by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith

The Seymour Duncan Custom Shop manager says working with Peter Frampton was her greatest achievement – until this touching moment

MusicRadar

“We’d look at each other like, ‘Oh my God, are we going to say that?! OK, we’re going to say that’”: The "hysterical" songwriting sessions with Sabrina Carpenter that propelled Amy Allen to four Grammy nominations

“Being a part of every song on Short N’ Sweet and Man’s Best Friend has changed my entire relationship with music,” she says

Latin Times

Chayanne's Daughter vs. Pablo Milanés and Che Guevara' Granddaughter, and more: The Latin Grammy 2025 New Artist Battle of the Year

In what feels like a symbolic "changing of the guard" moment for Latin music, two standout candidates for Best New Artist at the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards represent not only rising talent but also a lineage of musical legacy. On one side we have Isadora Figueroa, the daughter of…

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