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“There is really only one chord in the whole song. E… something”: A music professor breaks down the theory behind Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact

MusicRadar · Jun 12, 2025

Lars Ulrich has (maybe) seen your Metallica memes

Metallica’s founding drummer says he shares the occasional fan-made post in the metal titans’ group chat

Metal Hammer · Jun 12, 2025

‘He taught the world how to smile’: Brian Wilson bandmates pay tribute along with Bob Dylan, Elton John and more

Beach Boys members Al Jardine and Mike Love give lengthy tributes to late songwriter, with Jardine calling him a ‘humble musical giant’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

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Ozzy Osbourne bandmate admits concern ahead of Black Sabbath’s farewell show

Legendary metal band are preparing to go out with a bang at their final show next month

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Is the BTS reunion imminent? K-pop stars are all due to finish military service by next week

ARMY fans are already celebrating as only one member remains to be discharged from Korea’s military

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

“The recording of Appetite For Destruction eventually cost $365,000. It was an outrageous amount to spend on a debut. I worried that we would never dig out of that hole”: Guns N’ Roses’ former manager Alan Niven on the making of a rock classic

“Axl sounded like he had overdosed on helium at certain points”

MusicRadar · Jun 12, 2025

Decoding Britain's Beach Boys Obsession: Why the UK Fell Harder for Brian Wilson Than the US Did

Discover why Brian Wilson's musical genius resonated more deeply with British audiences than American ones, from Pet Sounds to his cultural legacy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

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Did Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Split? Pop Star's Flop Album and Poor Tour Sales Blamed

Katy Perry's recent album and tour struggles are reportedly putting pressure on her relationship with Orlando Bloom, raising questions about their future.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

“I saw us in a direct line from big band or modern jazz – but with complex interactive rock rhythms plus improvised solos”: Five Colosseum songs that prove the jazz-rock pioneers’ pedigree

Initially active for only three years, they secured their reputation with a series of impressively pogressive releases that, it’s said, popularised the entire genre

Louder · Jun 12, 2025

Two musical revolutionaries, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, leave life's stage nearly simultaneously

Sometimes death, as life, brings strange symmetries

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in

Posting on Instagram, Sir Elton said Wilson was ‘always so kind to me’ and ‘the biggest influence on my songwriting ever’

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

"It's purely experimental, with zero regard for commercialism": How Brian Wilson recorded Pet Sounds and reinvented music

Tiring of making frothy pop, the late Brian Wilson threw away his Beach Boys’ template, assembled a battalion of top session players, and began recording an all-time classic

Louder · Jun 12, 2025

Brian Wilson interview: "I don’t like SMiLE any more. I got so tired of it and did it so many times I've forgotten it"

The late Brian Wilson on carrying the legend of the Beach Boys, Macca’s tears, and how soft drinks messed him up for years

Louder · Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson's 10 best tracks (and the stories behind them)

The legendary genius behind The Beach Boys has left behind an incredible legacy of music... here’s our pick of the best

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

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Louder · Jun 11, 2025

"A one-of-a-kind genius from another world": The world of rock reacts to the death of Brian Wilson

Elton John, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Davies, Carole King, Gene Simmons, Keith Richards and many more have paid tribute to the Beach Boys legend

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning

Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen, a high-profile celebrity critic of President Donald Trump, slammed the U.S. administration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” during a concert Wednesday in Berlin

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

The musical world has lost a giant

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos

Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists.

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Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

Rolling Stones members pay tribute following death of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

Keith Richard and Ronnie Wood are among the stars who have praised the singer, bass player, songwriter and producer after his death at 82.

Salon · Jun 11, 2025

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies at 82

Wilson saw the sublime in teeny-bopper surf songs and his studio wizardry changed popular music forever.

Bored Panda · Jun 11, 2025

“Gaybaiting Is Real”: After JoJo Siwa Revealed She’s Not Lesbian, Major Record Label Drops Her

"Why does she keep pushing this narrative?"

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

John Cusack, Ronnie Wood, Nancy Sinatra and more react to the death of Brian Wilson

John Cusack, Sean Ono Lennon, Ronnie Wood Nancy Sinatra and more celebrities are sharing their sorrow on the death of Brian Wilson

Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson Dies at 82: Inside the Beach Boys Icon's Musical Brilliance and Mental Health Fight

Considered one of the most transformative figures in pop music worldwide, and one of the first celebrities to open up about his mental illness, Brian Wilson leaves behind a legacy that goes beyond his work with the iconic Beach Boys. His family announced his death at the age of 82.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11, 2025

Waco Siege and Cult Survivor Warns Justin Bieber: 'Trust Your Gut'

Waco cult survivor David Thibodeau shares exclusive advice for Justin Bieber, urging the pop star to trust his instincts amid growing concerns over his ties to Churchome and a cryptic post that sparked talk of personal struggles and mounting debt.

Bored Panda · Jun 11, 2025

Tragedy Strikes The Beach Boys As Legendary Co-Founder And ‘Musical Genius’ Passes Away At 82

"Questions remain about the cause of his passing."

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