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“At the time, I wasn't, like, the coolest kid, and people didn't want to be in a band with me”: Ed Sheeran explains why he started using looper pedals, then demonstrates one by performing a number one hit that he wanted to give to Rihanna

“I promise you, there'll be so many songwriters out there that their best song came from trying to write a Rihanna song,” he reckons

MusicRadar

Watch Paramore’s Hayley Williams join Deftones to sing Minerva in Nashville

Williams previously joined the nu metal-era idols for a performance of Passenger in 2010

Metal Hammer

"It’s a thin line between child and genius." Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell reveals how a drum machine confused the hell out of Bob Dylan when he tried to write a hit single in the mid '80s

After seeing how Mike Campbell's input revitalised Don Henley, Bob Dylan fancied a slice of the action, but was thwarted by a uncooperative drum machine

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Daevid Allen's final album with Gong to be reissued

2014's I See You, Daevid Allen's swansong with Gong has been remixed and will be released in May

Louder

Why BBC Radio 2 has removed lyrics from Spice Girls' classic hit

Listeners notice Spice Up Your Life is not so... spicy

Evening Standard

Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from performing due to ‘age and memory issues’

US crooner, whose career stretches back to 1956, will play four more scheduled concerts but cancels remainder of 2025 run

The Guardian - UK

Abba ‘adding a little something’ to avatar arena shows for third anniversary

ABBA Voyage is booking until January 2026.

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile dazzle audience at star-studded London Palladium show

Stars including Ronnie Wood, Lily James and Sam Fender were spotted cheering on the legendary artist as he celebrated his new album with Carlile and their host, Dan Levy, at the special event

The Independent UK

"It seemed like the Beatles were in the room”: Canadian record shop owner finds mint condition 15-track version of The Beatles first Decca demo tape

It’s pretty much the holy grail of any possible Beatles recording, and fans are falling over themselves for more

MusicRadar

Mariah Carey Finds Love Again With Anderson .Paak

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak are officially dating after months of speculation, sources confirm.

International Business Times

“Rick Wakeman’s solo albums were just brilliant… when I heard he was doing Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace, I bought 12 tickets”: Prog is the reason Rick Astley became a singer

Pop star made his life-changing decision at a Camel concert, before discovering the work of keyboard genius Wakeman via Yes

Louder

What Alice Cooper has in common with Hannibal Lecter: Shock rock's foremost practising Christian on snakes, guns, alcohol and Bible study

After decades in the business of rock'n'roll, this is the Gospel according to Alice Cooper

Metal Hammer

Selena Gomez Proves Skinny Jeans Are Cool Again With Khaite's $680 Benny Belt

Hear her out!

Marie Claire

"Freddie’s ideas were off the wall and cheeky and different, and we tended to encourage them, but sometimes they were not brilliant.” Queen's Brian May reveals one of Freddie Mercury's grand ideas that got vetoed by the rest of the band

"We all looked at each other and said, Well, maybe we should think about it, Freddie."

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Guitar World

“You got it!” Rare footage of Andy Summers teaching John Mayer how to play Message in a Bottle surfaces online

The backstage footage from 2007's Live Earth benefit concert shows the Police guitarist rehearsing with Mayer and Kanye West

MusicRadar

“When I came up with the main hook I realised that it was reminiscent of a Beatles song”: How The Cars created an American rock classic

Guitar World

“I was very inspired by my Ibanez sister and the way she approaches her songwriting and her chords”: Nita Strauss reveals how Yvette Young inspired one of her favorite riffs she’s ever written

Strauss demonstrates a tapping and hammer-on/pull-off-heavy riff that featured on her 2023 album, The Call of the Void

Guitar World

“You can set up amplifiers and drums to your heart’s content”: Gene Simmons defends paid roadie scheme

The Kiss bassist says those who pay $12k to roadie for him can do “whatever floats your boat”

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“Now that’s a wacky idea - let’s try it”: How a critical moment on a 1965 single signposted the Beatles’ growing musical ambitions

It swung the uptempo single into a more nuanced universe, and perfectly demonstrated Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting partnership

Louder

“The concept of cool and uncool is completely gone, which is good and bad… people are unashamedly listening to Rick Astley. You’ve got to draw a line somewhere!” Mogwai and the making of prog-curious album The Bad Fire

Stuart Braithwaite found himself unexpectedly inspired by King Crimson on his band’s 11th record – and the influence of Pink Floyd could appear on their next

Guitar World

Brent Hinds plays first show since leaving Mastodon – and he has plenty more lined up

Since departing the metal giants after 25 years, Hinds has already taken to the stage with his “psychobilly surf” outfit – and three of his bands will play the same show in April

Evening Standard

Singer Duffy pictured for first time in 10 years after kidnap ordeal

The Mercy hit-maker is preparing to release new music

Guitar World

“EVH would be so proud”: 16-year-old shredder nails Van Halen’s Live Without a Net solo at school talent show – and captures Eddie’s tone with a budget modeling amp

YouTube has erupted at the high schooler’s uncanny rendition of Eddie Van Halen’s solo showcase

Louder

How your purchase of albums by The Cure, U2, Chvrches and more on Record Store Day can help benefit children living in war zones worldwide

Buy a vinyl record on Record Store Day, help a good cause: win-win

Metal Hammer

Adrian Smith names his favourite Iron Maiden song, even though it’s “awkward” to play

“That riff is kind of awkward. But I like the song.”

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