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Lionel Richie reveals nickname for Michael Jackson due to poor hygiene

Richie writes in his debut memoir, ‘Truly,’ about his friendship with the ‘eccentric’ King of Pop

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

"So much more than just 'Mk.gee in a pedal', this clever little preamp box leaves plenty of room to find your own voice": JHS Pedals 424 Gain Stage review

Everyone is talking about the Tascam 424 Portatstudio. Does the first big brand attempt to bring this to your pedalboard live up to the hype?

Guitar World · Oct 2, 2025

“I was sitting outside playing guitar very badly to myself and he said: ‘Let me show you some shapes.’ I said: ‘Wow, you’re good!’”: When Jeff Beck gave Imogen Heap an impromptu guitar lesson she had no idea who he was

“A week later I got a message from my manager asking: ‘Did you meet Jeff Beck?’”

MusicRadar · Oct 2, 2025

“Most pop music is just rubbish now, but we can get back to the way records were made back in the day, which have dynamics, and are pleasurable listens”: Legendary drummer Simon Phillips on his role as producer for progressive rock supergroup DarWin

“I love the sound of records. Good-sounding records”

MusicRadar · Oct 2, 2025

Sharon Osbourne reveals twist of fate as Ozzy’s final resting place shown in BBC doc

The documentary follows the couple’s move back to England and features Sharon’s reflections on the Buckinghamshire home where the Black Sabbath star died aged 76

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025

Imogen Heap: ‘We’re making a horrendous job of existing. Maybe AI is the next stage of evolution’

The pop-electronica musician answers your questions on hanging out with Jeff Beck, cheering up babies, and what she has learned from her ADHD and autism diagnoses

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025

“I was attracted to melodic bass players like Carol Kaye. Why should a rock bassist play dumb notes all the time?” How Tony Visconti rethought rock bass for David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold the World

The legendary producer revisits his ground-shaking bass work on Bowie’s 1970 breakthrough album

Guitar World · Oct 2, 2025

"There’s something incredibly satisfying about playing through this amp": Laney Lionheart Foundry Super 60 112

This Laney might be tube-less, but still manages to deliver the roar we’ve come to expect from its fan-favourite Lionheart combo

MusicRadar · Oct 2, 2025

“I remember asking Leslie West, ‘How should I go about this song?’ I remember that as if it were yesterday”: When Ricky Byrd needed to record a solo for this Joan Jett hit, he asked the Mountain legend for advice – this is what he said

The simple advice paid off and helped forge a rock classic

Guitar World · Oct 2, 2025

Why Swifties Think Reputation's Vault Tracks Might Be Connected To The Life Of A Showgirl

Could this road lead back to Reputation?

Cinemablend · Oct 2, 2025