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Ed Sheeran beats Taylor Swift to be crowned UK’s most played artist for a record eighth time

Data shows that Sheeran’s music is played an average of 574 times daily, equating to 24 plays every hour

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran beats Taylor Swift to be named UK’s most-played artist in 2025

Myles Smith’s Nice To Meet You was the most-played track on radio, TV and in public places during 2025.

Evening Standard

Oh boy! NZ’s own Mickey Mouse law spurs debate on rights and wrongs of copyright

The law change will also extend copyright protection for multinationals like drug marketers and health software firms. Jonathan Milne reports.

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"So much of this music goes on for so long that one begins to long for the discipline of the 45rpm record." The story behind the only night that British rock legends Led Zeppelin and The Who shared a stage

On the evening of May 25, 1969, in an amphitheatre in Maryland, rock history was made

Louder

If you always wanted to hear Weezer's Rivers Cuomo covering anthems by Dolly Parton, Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Metallica, the internet gods are smiling upon you

Check out Rivers Cuomo's 'randum cuverz'

Louder

"I remember thinking, Who in their right mind would want this to go out?" AC/DC's Angus Young on the song he wishes the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band had never released

"When you smile I see stars in the sky"

Louder

Magic, mastery and magisterial power: 10 of Sonny Rollins’ greatest recordings

After his death aged 95, we look back at a remarkable catalogue of work that stretches from vivacious mid-50s sets to his evocative performance after 9/11

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“In the ‘90s I changed my approach entirely. I gave all my guitars with tremolo systems away”: Tyler Bates on creating chaos with Reba Meyers in Marilyn Manson, and the gear he uses to score Hollywood blockbusters

The guitarist and film score composer has had a varied career – but he can’t seem to escape one amp and a “god box” pedal

Guitar World

"I said, You’re walking around like you’re God’s gift to rock 'n' roll. I want you out of my studio." Why 4 Non Blondes leader Linda Perry kicked one of the biggest rock superstars of the '90s out of a recording session

"He was a Debbie Downer"

Louder

Sonny Rollins obituary

One of the great American jazz saxophonists regarded as an improvising genius by fans all over the world

The Guardian - UK

“David's completely focused on the space ahead of him... the hairs on Brandon’s arm were standing straight up. Then the hairs on the back of my neck went up”: We get new insight into the making of an eerily prophetic David Bowie song

Our recent interview with Bowie guitarist David Torn gave us a fascinating window into Bowie’s process when making his latter-era classic Heathen

MusicRadar

Arturia Memory V “resurrects the analogue majesty of the Memorymoog with breathtaking authenticity”

Moog’s ‘80s poly gets emulated with modern enhancements including a multi-track arpeggiator and new modulators

MusicRadar

“I wanted to have the most Steve Vai song possible on the record”: Matteo Mancuso reveals the advice his hero gave him – after they ended up working together

The two virtuosos trade licks on Mancuso’s new song, Solar Wind

Guitar World

"If you keep exploiting fans' trust and failing, you're not going to last very long." Rush's Geddy Lee on the nature of fandom, and how "the world's smallest symphony orchestra" kept fans invested in their musical journey for five decades

"With every shift in style we lost fans"

Louder

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“I might even refer to him in my mind, as if we’re still writing together”: Paul McCartney explains how John Lennon is still inspiring his songwriting six decades on

McCartney chats with Paul Mescal, the actor portraying him in the upcoming Beatles four-part biopic, about his songwriting process and upcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane

International Business Times UK

Zayn Malik Fury: Viral Video Shows Singer Telling Crowds To 'Get The F**** Out Of The Way'

Zayn Malik experienced a tense moment outside a Manchester hotel amid his UK tour, highlighting the challenges of balancing celebrity privacy with fan enthusiasm.

International Business Times UK

BTS Makes Explosive Comeback, Wins Big at 2026 American Music Awards After 4-Year Hiatus

BTS wins at the 2026 American Music Awards with 'SWIM' taking Song of the Summer, beating Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and more as the group marks a powerful comeback.

International Business Times UK

Springsteen's Boston Concert Turns Into Anti-Trump Rally Cry as He Targets MAGA and DOGE: 'Wanna Talk About Snowflakes?'

Bruce Springsteen's Boston concert became a political platform, criticising the president and urging the audience to choose democracy over authoritarianism, amidst a powerful rock performance.

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Guitar World

6 reasons why Fender won’t win its Stratocaster legal campaign – according to the lawyer who beat them before

Ron Bienstock, the attorney who defeated Fender's previous attempt to trademark the Strat, has been hired to defend a firm hit by recent cease-and-desist letters – and Guitar World has seen a redacted response

The Independent UK

Record exec behind Kanye West’s comeback sues to unmask ‘anonymous smear campaigner’

Exclusive: Larry Jackson, the music industry executive who helped revive Kanye West’s career, is asking a judge to unmask an anonymous individual he claims is trying to destroy him via ‘reputational warfare’

Louder

"I'm a double agent for the Lord, working behind enemy lines." A tribute to Rick Derringer: August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2025

From Hang On Sloopy to Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo: A celebration of Rick Derringer, who died a year ago today

Guitar World

“In my older age, I’m thinking, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t have been playing Marshalls for 35 years…’” Why Graham Coxon is questioning his classic Blur guitar rig

The Britpop icon is reassessing his gear choices

International Business Times UK

Who Got Robbed at AMA 2026? The Most Shocking Snubs and Unexpected Victories

American Music Awards 2026 snubs and surprises dominate headlines as Taylor Swift is shut out despite 8 nominations, while KATSEYE, Shakira, Tyla, and Sombr score unexpected wins.

Guitar World

“He had an electric guitar, and his mom wouldn’t let him plug into the amp”: David Lee Roth fights tears as he recalls his partnership with Eddie Van Halen

The singer spoke of the touching “full circle” moment that bookmarked their final chapter together

International Business Times UK

Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Dies At 95, But His Net Worth Before Death Will Shock Fans

Despite his influential career, his net worth surprised fans, highlighting the complexities of a musician's life.

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