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“You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a great sound, and it doesn’t have to be overly complex”: Joe Bonamassa on how to choose the right amp for a gig

The blues superstar reveals what he looks for when sitting in with a band for the night

MusicRadar · May 28, 2025

Rick Derringer, ubiquitous guitarist in US pop and rock, dies aged 77

Singer and guitarist scored a US No 1 fronting 60s rockers the McCoys, before work with artists as varied as Barbara Streisand, Steely Dan, Alice Cooper and ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

UK band robbed at gunpoint on US tour say ‘America is the greatest country in the world’

Gun culture in the country “seems such a blind spot,” said lead singer Alex Rice

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

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‘Blur were so obnoxious!’: 35 years of epic gigs at Glasgow’s King Tut’s, from Oasis to Lewis Capaldi

It’s where Oasis were discovered – and where Radiohead only ever drew 150 people. Insiders and regulars like KT Tunstall explain why the live music venue is so loved by audience and artists

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

“I have a very identifiable voice. It’s a unique sound, the divinity of my vocal cords. So everything I built around it was to protect the integrity of that voice”: How Perry Farrell defined alternative rock with Jane’s Addiction

The album Nothing's Shocking was the antidote to hair metal

MusicRadar · May 28, 2025

UK band robbed at gunpoint in US say it is still ‘greatest country in the world’

Their van was broken into by masked thieves, who pulled out a gun, when they had stopped for coffee at a Starbucks in Vallejo, California, last year.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

The ultimate guide to pedal board essentials (and what order to put them in)

Here's what you need on board and where they all sit best for maximum effect

MusicRadar · May 28, 2025

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"I said I was completely available for the foreseeable future.... Rog said 'Oh!' and we kind of left it there.": Zak Starkey and Roger Daltrey have made up after ‘confusing’ chat

Seems that Starkey was ‘retired’, not ‘fired’ from The Who

MusicRadar · May 28, 2025

A moment that changed me: I was shy and cared too much what people thought of me. Then a group of K-pop fans came into my life

From the moment I discovered Korean pop music in my 20s, I was hooked. But it took going to meet other fans to help me find my self-confidence – and my tribe

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz: ‘Kurt Cobain’s death scared me – it taught me what could happen to me’

INTERVIEW: The frontman of one of the biggest rock acts of the Nineties talks to Sarfraz Manzoor about the breakdown he experienced after Cobain’s suicide, finding peace by hanging out with Johnny Depp and Allen Ginsberg at The Viper Room, and his struggles with dissociative disorder

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Why Did Olly Murs Cut Glasgow Concert Short? Sudden Voice Loss Leaves Fans Stunned

Olly Murs abruptly ended his Glasgow concert after suffering sudden voice loss. The pop star has cancelled upcoming shows as he recovers

International Business Times UK · May 28, 2025

Iron Maiden have played a surprise-stuffed first show of their 50th Anniversary tour - watch videos now

Scream for me, Budapest!

Metal Hammer · May 27, 2025

Legendary guitarist and singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

RIP Rick Derringer, the man behind Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo and one of the great American rockers

Louder · May 27, 2025

Singer of Decades-Old Song That's Gone Viral on TikTok Doesn't Even Remember Recording It

The viral success of "Pretty Little Baby," a 1961 b-side recording by Connie Francis, came as a surprise to the 87-year old singer, who forgot about the song.

Latin Times · May 27, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer has died

MusicRadar · May 27, 2025

“Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent”: All American guitar legend Rick Derringer dies, aged 77

He scored a number one hit when he was still a teenager, played with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, KISS, and more. He wrote Hulk Hogan's anthem. Derringer's life was extraordinary

Latin Times · May 27, 2025

New Couple Alert: Zac Brown Moves On From Divorce Drama With Kendra Scott

The country music heartthrob and the jewelry mogul made their relationship red carpet official. Zac Brown and Kendra Scott were introduced by a mutual friend.

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Grimes pulls out of Pride performance citing ‘family issues’

Grimes famously shares three children with Tesla founder Elon Musk

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Louder · May 27, 2025

The nine bands that defined Wide Awake festival 2025

London's most consistently excellent alternative music festival makes a triumphant return to Brockwell Park with a diverse, eclectic, electric line-up

Salon · May 27, 2025

The sacred duty of playing the hits

Founding members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell, hold the notes of memory

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Zak Starkey says he was ‘retired’, not ‘fired’, from The Who after new drummer announced

Drummer recounted a phone conversation with The Who frontman Roger Daltrey that ‘confused both of us’

MusicRadar · May 27, 2025

“Six finished arrangements”: Slipknot are putting together a new record after all

Jim Root says he wants to make a “raw” album

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Skerryvore on 20 years, castle gigs, global fans and staying true to Scottish roots

THIS weekend, Skerryvore will perform on a purpose-built stage in the grounds of Floors Castle to an international audience of 7000 people

Guitar World · May 27, 2025

“I was bartending, and I was like, ‘Hey, Mom, can you just watch the bar for half an hour? I have an audition across the street’”: Mars Volta bassist Eva Gardner recalls her audition with one of the world's biggest pop stars

Gardner – who has also toured with Veruca Salt, Moby, and Cher – points out the differences between playing with alternative outfits and a global pop star

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Jorja Smith review – mega-watt charisma powers ambitious new songs

Touring for the first time since 2018, Smith’s sonic palette has expanded and tonight she shows a talent that could take her almost anywhere

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