KATSEYE make surprise appearance at Daisy Chain Fields festival KATSEYE may have pulled out of performing at Daisy Chain Fields festival, but they still made a surprise appearance on stage. BANG Premier · Aug 30
Zak Starkey rehearsing with The Who again Zak Starkey is back working with The Who following a turbulent period. BANG Premier · Aug 30
"She's all that and a bag of chips." Onstage pranks prove Anika Nilles is unfazed by life as Rush drummer Rush drummer Anika Nilles regularly pranks Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson during shows Louder · Aug 30
How Bon Scott's devilish grin and gallons of fake blood secured the AC/DC legend. "Artists who don't know who they are are the ones who give you trouble. AC/DC never had that problem" Bob Defrin helped create some of the most iconic images in rock history, including a series of classic AC/DC album covers Louder · Aug 30
Donny Osmond hails 'powerhouse' Dolly Parton Pop star Donny Osmond has paid a glowing tribute to Dolly Parton. BANG Premier · Aug 29
“The secret wasn’t a special effect, a particular amp, or studio trickery, but rather a very simple quirk”: Roy Buchanan inspired countless players, including Jeff Beck, to pick up Telecasters – his favorite Tele was defined by a fascinating tonal “flaw” Nicknamed “Nancy”, the Telemaster’s beloved ’53 model had a bridge pickup that mystified pickup designers for years Guitar World · Aug 29
Kevin Mitchell: ‘90% of us are loving, peaceful people. A few bad eggs are making us all look bad’ The musician also known as Bob Evans talks about Suburban Songbook turning 20, believing in aliens and his ‘pretty decent legs’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 29
Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer The Guardian - US · Aug 29
Introducing Dolly Parton Intl. Airport Fans pushed to put Dolly’s name on Nashville’s airport. Now state and airport officials want to make it happen Salon · Aug 29
I still feel like a 30-year-old, says Luke Bryan Luke Bryan recently turned 50 - but he still feels like a 30-year-old. BANG Premier · Aug 29
“I was infatuated with slide guitar. I’d use a comparable motion on my fretless by sliding up to the note”: Manning the world’s first production fretless bass, Rick Danko had to be laser-sharp in the Band Along with Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones and Boz Burrell of Bad Company, Rick Danko was one of the earliest players to take fretless bass guitar into the mainstream Guitar World · Aug 29
"Thank you for always making this feel like home." Turnstile strengthen and expand their UK Love Connection at feel-good All Points East show Summer showers can't stop Turnstile sparking joy in London's Victoria Park Metal Hammer · Aug 29
"David Bowie may have saved my life." How a head-hunting phone call from David Bowie helped one of alternative rock's most influential musicians pull back from the abyss during his darkest hours In 1999, David Bowie asked Page Hamilton to join his touring band. It was a job offer that changed everything for Helmet's frontman Louder · Aug 29
As Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Settle Into Marriage, What Kind Of Career Plans Are They Making? It's time to get back to work. Cinemablend · Aug 29
Salon · Aug 29 Dolly Parton covers everyone should hear 5 artists channeled the Queen of Country's spirit through their own
France 24 · Aug 29 'I am sure of myself': A look back at Dolly Parton's unspoken feminist legacy Beloved country star Dolly Parton was many things to her fans, including an actor, singer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. But after her death on Tuesday at the age of 80, some admirers are remembering her as something she never overtly claimed: feminist icon.
Louder · Aug 29 “There were certain guidelines, and that was to stay away from long hair and guitar solos”: How Led Zeppelin, The Doors and Hendrix inspired a rule-breaking post-punk band to write one of rock’s greatest anthems The Cult’s She Sells Sanctuary can lay claim to be the first great alternative rock anthem
MusicRadar · Aug 29 “I was playing a reggae cover of The Beatles' song This Boy and King Charles was really interested in it – I had to relax and answer his questions”: We speak to the DJs behind the legendary sound systems of London's Notting Hill Carnival Sound system queens and kings Linett Kamala, Gladdy Wax and Daina Davidson-Shaw of Killerwatt Sound share their experiences at Notting Hill Carnival and how they keep their systems pumping out rhythm and bass over the two-day street party…
Guitar World · Aug 29 How Blind Guitars is redefining the traditional blues acoustic guitar: “A vision of roots burnished to a golden glow that transcend their humble origins” The B-24L has a price tag to send anyone down to the crossroads in search of a deal – but it delivers a sumptuous playing experience
The Independent UK · Aug 29 At Reading Festival 2026, Charli XCX and Fontaines DC shine on a rock-heavy Friday 4/5 Like most festivals of its size, Reading has only a loose musical identity at this point, but Friday’s lineup is decidedly rock-focused
MusicRadar · Aug 29 “A fantastic-sounding instrument, with the concept of the supersaw placed at the very core of its makeup”: Native Instruments SuperStarSaw review The legendary supersaw waveform gets the superstar treatment, through this new collaboration from Native Instruments
Louder · Aug 29 The story behind Oasis' finest hour, the generation-defining Definitely Maybe. “We were a punk band with Beatles melodies. We had no effects, barely any equipment, just loads of attitude, 12 cans of Red Stripe and ambition." Oasis' debut album was released on August 29, 1994. Now a new generation is discovering its irresistible punk rock swagger
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Sir Anthony Hopkins, 88, tops the charts with his classical music album Oscar-winning star was praised for the huge achievement, with his album ‘Life is a Dream’ reflecting ‘a lifetime’s passion and work’
Guitar World · Aug 29 My pick of the best guitar gear launched this week: holy grail tube tones, Sleep Token’s debut signature collab and a guitar that might be a bass All the big new drops from PRS Guitars, Charvel, Jackson, Gibson, Friedman Amplification and much more
Metal Hammer · Aug 29 Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: August 28 2026 Amon Amarth, Turnstile (via Dying Fetus) and In This Moment are among the best new metal songs this week